Lake Trout Die off

[Missdemeanor]

I was walking along the lake shore this AM in western Monroe County....in a small 40 yard area I counted 10 big Lakers dead on the shore. Big meaning 28 to 32 inchers. The fish were not beat up or decayed. There were a couple browns mixed in as well. No pics because the weather was bad...big waves, freezing spray....not great for cell phones....lol

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[Sk8man]

I'd report it to the DEC could be a localized toxic substance release as well as something more related to nature....either way ...not good...

[GAMBLER]

More than likely stressed from spawning and died. I have seen them dead at this time of the year a couple of times. Let me guess Braddocks?

[Missdemeanor]

Yea....not good is right.....they are pretty delicate species....

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[Missdemeanor]

No Brian....it wasn't Braddock's.....

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[jimski2]

Dead salmon and trout do not float unless they die from being pulled up from depths quickly and their bladders enlarge with air. Being out of season or slot limits cause release of these illegal to possess fish. The brown trout found are a question mark.

[GAMBLER]

Any species of fish will start to float after a while.  Decompisition causes bloating and floating. 

[Erskin]

You should take Sk8man's advice call the DEC and have them come out their to find out what's going on. 

[jimski2]

Being in the close proximity, this looks like someone dumped the fish together.

[Missdemeanor]

I doubt its a dump job.....the spot was pretty remote ......not easy to get to

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[ray koziatek]

well at least ya got some good eaters take em to work and share with yer cell friends..proble gambler just lost his stringer