Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations worms in bluegill meat?

I actually see two types of parasites. The yellow worm like critter are yellow grubs. Nothing to worry about. Just grubs, spread by snails, that are spread by birds. Perfectly harmless when cooked.

I also see what my aunts and uncles called "bluegill pepper." Again, a common parasite that most people ignore. Those are the little black spots you see in the flesh and skin. I'm not sure, but I think the real name is black spot.

Neither are anything to worry about.