What are the effects of LMBV on largemouth bass populations or fishing success?
The numbers of bass that have died in association with the virus are typically low in comparison with the entire population. Although fishing may be poor for a short period of time following a fish kill, it is thought that the virus will have no long-term affects on the largemouth bass population. Fish kills have not occurred on every lake where the virus has been found. Why some fish with the virus die and others with the virus show no apparent sign of disease is still unknown.
