I was forwarded a note on this subject from Jan-Michael Hessenauer – a DNR fisheries biologist at the Lake St. Clair Fisheries Research Station. We have some avid bass fisherman in the club, perhaps some of our members would see some “blotchy bass.” Anyway, there is a study to study the disease/condition across the US and Canada. – Jay Labban, MFFC member
Here is some more information on this issue:
USGS Investigating blotchy bass syndrome in black basses
WVU and citizens scientists go fishing for answer on blotchy bass syndrome
What’s Up Wednesday streaming on Blotchy Bass Syndrome
The Daily Item Susquehanna River among waterways targeted as feds take closer look at blotchy bass syndrome
Angler’s Atlas Blotchy Bass Bonanza Event
Blotchy Bass Syndrome photo credit: USGS.