Originally Posted by
Fishinnut
I'm not sure if I would eat a fish in that state either, but placing them into another pond/lake could work if they survived the transplant. I only suggest that if you do put a fish in another lake or pond just make sure it's a healthy one. These fish on bowlers post don't look too healthy and could have some type of other issues besides just starving. I haven't seen them first hand but before I did something like that I would probably perform a makeshift autopsy on one. I'd check for a number of things like internal and external parasites, abnormal organ features and so forth, because the absolute worst thing we can do is expose one of your favorite honey holes and its fish to a group of potential mates that have major problems. That would not be good, I would say that if you did take a fish from this spot and your not comfortable eating it, I personally know fish do make great plant fertilizer and/or your local cat, raccoon or even a possum will be very appreciative of a free meal.