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Originally Posted by NSR Fisher
I know the fin tips and stuff is stress related but that rash looking mark on its belly and flanks definitely seems more infection related than stress.
Its common to see it on the fins like you say, but on the belly and sides I would be concerned...
Then again I'm not an expert so I'll take your word on it. Still best to be safe.
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I am sure not an expert either. I decided to do use my google fu powers and do some research. I was able to come up with this. Maybe this is what we have witnessed on pike?
Red Sore
Pseudomonas hydrophila is another parasite that lives within the northern pike and causes red sore in them. This bacterium is not known to be transferable to humans, however it significantly reduces the appeal of the fish. Symptoms of this parasite include red lesions on the flesh and muscle of the fish, and these can lead to cancerous tumors. While not infectious to humans, this disease renders the fish nearly inedible because of damage to the meat and can easily spread to other fish.