Anyone know what this is?

Any ideas on what this is? I caught two like this in Weatherford today. Sort of looks like eggs but that doesn't make a lot of sense to me.

A definite automatic throwback.

It dont look good. Cauliflower disease?

That looks disgusting. No idea what it is.

Kinda looks like a fungus to me...just my .02

A Weatherford crappie LOL

Fish Diseases

I caught a crappie on Lake Lewisville yesterday that had the same thing on it's fin.

I've always heard that it is a tumor.

I've caught one in lewisville like that before.

Poor thing.

I don't eat the fins so I wouldn't worry about it👍👍

Used to catch them on texoma like that, I'm pretty sure it's either a type of fungus or growth. we kept several like that, and ones with red spot disease and we're alive, but I'm not biologist so I'm not gonna weigh in on whether or not it's safe to keep.

What he said! Interesting though, I have never seen it but am interested in seeing an answer from someone.

Looks like the stuff on my big toe nail. Let me know if ya'll find a cure.

Lymphocystis

Lypphocystis - some additional information.


Life cycle:

The virus spreads from fish to fish through physical contact or water transmission. Lymphocystis infections are usually not fatal to fish, although very severe infections can cause damage to vital organs and possibly death. In addition, secondary bacterial or fungal infections can develop at sites of dislodged growths.


Where is the disease is found?

Although the virus occurs naturally in the environment, infections occur at a much higher rate during cold periods in late winter and early spring.


Is it safe to eat?

This disease is not known to infect humans. However, proper cooking of any freshwater fish is recommended.


How can I prevent the spread?

There is no practical control or treatment for this disease.


Disposal of unused portions:

Dispose of uneaten portions by burying or in household waste. Fish entrails should never be discarded back into the lake.

Fungus amongus. . . Catch a couple like that every year on Fork and Lavon, have eaten all with no issues.