Occasionally anglers catch fish that show signs of infection or parasitism. However, very few fish diseases can be transferred to humans. Almost all fish are safe to eat when thoroughly cooked, smoked or frozen.
Fish are a valuable resource in Georgia.
Not only do they provide important recreation, but they are also a valuable supplement to the family food budget. It is the unwritten law of any true sportsman to utilize the fish he or she catches. The purpose of this publication is to help you, the angler, determine if the fish you've caught is worthy of your skillet. Remember, a sick fish will not take the hook. For convenience, we have listed groups of parasites diseases and other causes of abnormalities sometimes seen in the fisherman's catch.