In the past week I have found channel catfish floating in my pond. The numbers are low, maybe eight in the past seven days, but it's starting to concern me. The fish appear to have no markings, fungus, sores or any signs that they were even sick. I have examined the fish closely and found no signs of disease, but the gills did appear to be swollen. Further, I have found several laboring near shore early in the morning.
Now the funny thing is the fish are eating like it is going out of style and everything appears to be normal. The other weird thing is the other species of fish (ie. Blue Cats, Bass and Bream) are doing very well.
I know I am not giving you much to go on, but please help me. Worried that this trend will continue.
