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Check your fishing spot with the EPA before you go. Don’t eat fish from polluted water like this lake that is polluted with oil.

How to Spot a Sick Fish Even if you fish in a safe body of water, check any fish you catch for signs of pollution, chemical toxins, parasites, or disease. Here are some signs that a fish is sick:

• Fins appear ragged, torn, or frayed • Open, bleeding lesions on the skin • Ulcers or open sores on the skin • Large or small bumps on the skin (tumors) • Bloody gills

Preparing and Enjoying the Fish You Catch

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