Tiny black spots on perch

[KingoftheLake]

I went perch fishing last week and about 30% of what I caught had tiny black spots on them. (kind of a pepper look) Is that some kind disease or something. Not all the perch i caught had them. I wonder if they are safe to eat. Any info would help, thanks

[fishonice]

call your regional FWP office and ask for one of the fisheries biologists. they will be able to help.

[Greenbeans]

They actually call it black spot disease. I believe its a parasite that goes through several stages and hosts (google it and it will show you). Totally harmless and the fish are edible. I've also seen this on trout as well.