I’ve fished most of my life in Missouri and I’ll never forget the first time I encountered a large number of fish floating close to shore dead as a door nail. I’ve always wondered what exactly in the world would cause so many fish to suddenly go belly up? There is some science at work although there is still an air of uncertainty about it all.
No, this isn’t another one of my crazy conspiracy theories. Fish kills are a real thing and are officially recognized by the Missouri Department of Conservation. If you’ve ever been to a Missouri river or lake and seen a lot of dead fish in one spot, you’ve witnessed a fish kill and it happens more often than you think.
The Missouri Department of Conservation says they are in charge hundreds of fish kills each year.
There is a scientific explanation for most large fish die-off events. The state of Missouri says they are caused by “natural events such as drought, heat, or lake migration…pollution, chlorinated drinking water, or chemical spills”.
This fish kill happened after installing an aerator in a pond.
If you see a mass of fish dying, it does not (necessarily) mean that the end is near. The state of Missouri also wants you to report it so they can investigate. You can do that quickly, free and easily through their online portal.
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