Found a ring at the Gorge parking area, PM me if you lost one. Also, caught this fish with a sore on its back. I thought it might be diseased, but it fought pretty hard so I concluded it was a heron survivor and put it back. If you think I guessed wrong, let me know and I will report where I caught it to Fish and Game.
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Ring Found KLG
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Rusty Spinner
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Doesn't look like furunculosis, it looks like a bite as you said. Could be heron, osprey, mink, etc.
tomfly
The only thing left should be foot prints.
I agree I think a lamprey was on him.
Rusty Spinner
Active member
Except that lampreys haven't been known to get above the Solitude Dam from what I know. I sent the photo to the biologist and pathologist so they can see it as well. In these circumstances, even though this is a no-kill, it's best to kill that fish to be certain and get it to Dr. Jan Lovey at the Pequest Hatchery ASAP. He's our fish pathologist for the state. Just carry a zip-lock bag in your gear just in case. The COs know this is acceptable if there is any question at all about the fish, regardless if caught in one of our special regulations waters.
tomfly
The only thing left should be foot prints.
I am curious, let us know what he finds out.
