The last few times Ive been fishing at my local match lake I have caught several carp that have been covered in numerous spots. After a bit of research and comparing pictures I believe this to be Carp Pox.
Has anyone encountered this before and should I inform the lake manager?
Has anyone encountered this before and should I inform the lake manager?
In reply to Post #1
Carp pox is a form of herpes that humans get. Although carp pox supposedly can't be transferred it's inherited in carp. My koi get the pox every year and over 3 winters is now getting less. The bigger ones are building up resistance though the younger ones this year are worse. I would tell the management but they probably are aware!
Carp pox is a form of herpes that humans get. Although carp pox supposedly can't be transferred it's inherited in carp. My koi get the pox every year and over 3 winters is now getting less. The bigger ones are building up resistance though the younger ones this year are worse. I would tell the management but they probably are aware!
In reply to Post #2
Cheers mate. As I understand it it's not deadly, but it can be caused by stressors including low oxygen levels
Cheers mate. As I understand it it's not deadly, but it can be caused by stressors including low oxygen levels
In reply to Post #1
This time of year it could be spawning tubercles not pox.
This time of year it could be spawning tubercles not pox.
In reply to Post #4
Was just about to post the same
It's getting to that time of year
Was just about to post the same
It's getting to that time of year
In reply to Post #1
It's been a cool spring so water temps are likely a little behind, which means a lowered immune system. As I understand it, carp pox is more likely to show symptoms under these circumstances.
It's been a cool spring so water temps are likely a little behind, which means a lowered immune system. As I understand it, carp pox is more likely to show symptoms under these circumstances.
In reply to Post #6
I've read that too.
I've read that too.
In reply to Post #4
From the images Ive just seen on google of spawning tubercles I am pretty certain its not that. Those spots are like fordyce spots. The ones I have seen are big protuding red spots, almost like boils. Pretty sure its carp pox
From the images Ive just seen on google of spawning tubercles I am pretty certain its not that. Those spots are like fordyce spots. The ones I have seen are big protuding red spots, almost like boils. Pretty sure its carp pox
In reply to Post #8
Probably best to tell the owner and show him the photos so that a professional can help rather than trying an amateur diagnosis from google.
Probably best to tell the owner and show him the photos so that a professional can help rather than trying an amateur diagnosis from google.
In reply to Post #9
Yes I will let him know
Yes I will let him know
In reply to Post #1
Pox soon goes when temps increase
Pox soon goes when temps increase
In reply to Post #11
That's reassuring and what I thought would happen.So is it never anything to be concerned about? More than half the carp I caught had it. Could it be an indicator of low oxygen levels?
That's reassuring and what I thought would happen.So is it never anything to be concerned about? More than half the carp I caught had it. Could it be an indicator of low oxygen levels?
In reply to Post #11
I have a new mantra: keep calm and consult Frenzy.
I have a new mantra: keep calm and consult Frenzy.
In reply to Post #12
As mentioned it does go away often as the temperature goes up. However, if most fish have it I would say that is cause for concern. Probably indicative of poor water quality and nutrition which results in weakened mmune systems. I'm guessing it's heavily stocked?
As mentioned it does go away often as the temperature goes up. However, if most fish have it I would say that is cause for concern. Probably indicative of poor water quality and nutrition which results in weakened mmune systems. I'm guessing it's heavily stocked?
In reply to Post #14
Yes it's heavily stocked. I have been in touch with the lake manager who has in turn consulted a fishery adviser. The fishery adviser said that it's a result of the stress of the below normal temperature we've had of late and it should clear up in the summer.
The lake manger has checked the oxygen levels and they're fine. He added that there also under stress because they haven't spawned yet. This time last year they had spawned 3 times already. Of the 20 carp I have caught there on the last two outings I would say a third of them had carp pox.
Yes it's heavily stocked. I have been in touch with the lake manager who has in turn consulted a fishery adviser. The fishery adviser said that it's a result of the stress of the below normal temperature we've had of late and it should clear up in the summer.
The lake manger has checked the oxygen levels and they're fine. He added that there also under stress because they haven't spawned yet. This time last year they had spawned 3 times already. Of the 20 carp I have caught there on the last two outings I would say a third of them had carp pox.