Fish Farmer Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 (edited) I used to like eating an odd meal of small Walleye from Quinte. This is enough to make you stop eating fish any where. Sorry to upset your breakfast. Caught a few of these this week. Edited November 24, 2008 by Fish Farmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marko Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Boy does that guy look rough. Looks like some kind of cancer or something awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 (edited) It happens in all creatures wild and domestic. You should see some of the growths or tumors found on livestock during the inspection process. I worked a year at the old cattle yard in T.O. when I dropped out of high school. Blleccch! Edited November 24, 2008 by bigugli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BITEME Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Did you report this to the MNR they might need to know this ive seen something like this to a way lessor degree but you said you caught a few something is amiss send them the pictures Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Good god that is gross I've seen some fish with a few but not to that degree Like BITEME said, send your pictures to MNR for sure Leechman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutologist Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 It would certainly be appreciated for you to report this. The tumor rate is used to determine if the contaminant load in an area is adversely affecting fish/wildlife. In many cases this incidence rate is gathered through angler reporting in conjunction with scientific study. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskyhunter5150 Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 That's gross. I've seen some musky with smaller warts that look like that inside their mouths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Farmer Posted November 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Bitme The MNR and Bios. know all about it. Thats why they warn people not to eat the Walleye from there. I've talked to the Biologist, they wouldn't eat a fish from L.Ont. This was only a 3LB. fish. They tell you not to eat anything over 24". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdrifter Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Looks like its mostly the fins that are affected... Maybe a parasite? Poor thing musta got into a bad patch of weeds or something. Just scrape em off.. I'd fry him up! HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyb Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Hehe you guys are blowing things way out of proportion, that's a common viral infection called Lymphocystis. Those growths have nothing to do with 'pollution' and are quite common in several species of fish and further are perfectly safe to eat (if you can get past the looks of it) Here is a detailed explanation in PDF format for those interested. http://srd.alberta.ca/fishwildlife/livingw...tumors_fish.pdf Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyb Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 BitmeThe MNR and Bios. know all about it. Thats why they warn people not to eat the Walleye from there. I've talked to the Biologist, they wouldn't eat a fish from L.Ont. This was only a 3LB. fish. They tell you not to eat anything over 24". The Bio's recommendation is more likely related to bio-accumulation of toxins that are present in the Great Lakes, and all bodies of water really, including the ocean. Refer to your guide to safe eating if you're really worried. Then again, when was the last time you checked your guide to safe eating for poultry, chicken, beef, farm raised fish, etc....(is there even one? or better to not know?) Wild meats are not 'enhanced' like all the other meats are, just remember that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Farmer Posted November 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 A lot of unknown words there and rubber gloves?????? Thanks for the link. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cast-Away Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 In the words of Arnold Schwarzenegger. "It's not a tumour, it's a headache!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwl Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 just put lots of ketchup and plug your nose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Farmer Posted November 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Then again, when was the last time you checked your guide to safe eating for poultry, chicken, beef, farm raised fish, etc....(is there even one? or better to not know?) Thanks Tony, I just took a steak out of the freezer Maybe I'll just eat Carrots tonight for supper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Thanks Tony, I just took a steak out of the freezer Maybe I'll just eat Carrots tonight for supper Then you really don't want to know what's in the ground meat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 ACK!! You were right about that being graphic!!! That fish is naked!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyb Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 mmm Steak...I just had one last night, there is no avoiding contaminants today, just a part of life. Long live Cancer! http://www.cbc.ca/consumers/market/files/food/beef/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 mmm Steak...I just had one last night, there is no avoiding contaminants today, just a part of life. Long live Cancer! http://www.cbc.ca/consumers/market/files/food/beef/ Yes there are alternative growers you can rely on, had a Angus steak this weekend free of injections and raised on good food. Well the natural BBQ smoke did not make it the healthiest but whachagonna do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehg Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Hehe you guys are blowing things way out of proportion, that's a common viral infection called Lymphocystis. Tony Also called Lymphosarcoma, apparently affects esox and walleye in cold waters. The flesh doesn't get contaminated. Pretty ugly i would not eat the fish however. Was all over fall Kawartha muskies i caught 10 - 15 yrs. ago haven't seen it there recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Ahhh, a little salt, pepper and garlic and it'll taste just like chicken giblets Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashhopper Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Hehe you guys are blowing things way out of proportion, that's a common viral infection called Lymphocystis. Those growths have nothing to do with 'pollution' and are quite common in several species of fish and further are perfectly safe to eat (if you can get past the looks of it) Here is a detailed explanation in PDF format for those interested. http://srd.alberta.ca/fishwildlife/livingw...tumors_fish.pdf Tony NOPE ! i DO NOT eat stuff with an infection that looks like that nor "sounds" like that name.. AAAACKKKKK... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutSlayer Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 When you think about it, Lake Ontario is the catch basin for all the other great lakes. All the toxic runoff, human waste and stuff we don't even know about from all the major cities (Can and US) end up in Lake Ontario. Sure, some of it is treated, if it's not raining. Tons and Tons of raw crap end up in Lake O on a regular basis, along with the many toxic chemicals you can't see. Would I eat any fish from Lake Ontario (warts or not)? Not a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 If one takes an objective look at the physical dimensions of The Bay of Quinte, an argument could be made that it looks like and to some degree acts like, the colon on the Kawartha's! That in it's self should tell ya something!!!! HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyb Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 When you think about it, Lake Ontario is the catch basin for all the other great lakes. All the toxic runoff, human waste and stuff we don't even know about from all the major cities (Can and US) end up in Lake Ontario. Sure, some of it is treated, if it's not raining. Tons and Tons of raw crap end up in Lake O on a regular basis, along with the many toxic chemicals you can't see. Would I eat any fish from Lake Ontario (warts or not)? Not a chance. ...and then all that polluted water goes where? Everything in our environment is connected, think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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