Cow Lake pike disease?
I've been looking at hitting up Cow Lake in the near future, but I heard that Lymphosarcoma was affecting a lot of the pike in there. Not looking to keep any, strictly C&R, so it shouldn't affect me too much. Regardless, would be nice to know before heading out.
Anyone know the status of this lake as far as disease goes? Bonus: Anyone catching anything decent for pike out of here? I've heard mixed reviews. Any tips for this lake would be awesome. Thanks folks! |
The pike in that lake are disgusting... I'd rather cut my line than touch one of those fish. Won't fish there...
Think Chernobyl. |
Was there 2 weekends ago. Out of the ~20 fish the kids and I caught only one had the disease. Fun lake to fish. Nothing of any real size, but they were pulling pretty good
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That being said it would be prudent to clean and possibly disinfect your net and fishing equipment to limit the spread to other lakes. |
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Went there with a buddy yesterday and slammed a few decent pike, couple topping out at just over 5 pounds. Didn't see any that looked diseased, but had a blast.
Used a white tube with a bait hook and bullet sinker slid over the line; worked like a charm back home in NB for bass and apparently pike like it too. |
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It is a fun lake. Just be extra careful handling the fish---for the sake of the fish. Abrasions and cuts make the fish more susceptible to infection. |
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