Pink lumps on crappies

[fishersofmen]

I'm sure this has been asked before but can anyone tell me what are the pink or red lumps bulging out underneath a fishes scales?? Is this something I should be concerned about for eating or no big deal?? Almost every crappie I have cought in this specific lake is full of them. Some of them on their mouth but mostly on the body. Thanks in advance.......

[pikedreams]

I've observed this condition in the past on both sunnies and crappies and I've always taken a pass on them. It seems like it's more common on smaller lakes and ponds and especially in agricultural areas. I don't know if there's any link there but just an observation.

[Ed Carlson]

Parasites.

[acesinthehole]

try this link to the mn dnr site and see if any of the pics look like yours. http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/fish_diseases/index.html

[fishersofmen]

Doesn't quite look like any of those. They are not as bad as the ones in the pictures. They are pink lumps on the fish around the size of a penny. If I get back out there I will take some pics. On almost every crappie I have caught. (Lake Independence) I know others have seen this.

[BRULEDRIFTER]

Could be from mites.....

[Jethro80]

Love bug?

He could have had a night of fun with a fish w/std's