Dead pike have been removed "by the barrowload" after a mystery fish kill on a northern reservoir.
Fish to over 20lbs have been found washed up on the 97-acre Foulridge Reservoir near Colne, Lancs.
A note on the fishery website says:
"Today 7th August 2006 ...5 barrow loads of dead pike have been removed from the res ranging in size from 10 inches to 22lb, the pike a have a virus, they are still popping up dead around the res.
"No other fish seem to be affected. The Environment Agency has been informed."
Fish to over 20lbs have been found washed up on the 97-acre Foulridge Reservoir near Colne, Lancs.
A note on the fishery website says:
"Today 7th August 2006 ...5 barrow loads of dead pike have been removed from the res ranging in size from 10 inches to 22lb, the pike a have a virus, they are still popping up dead around the res.
"No other fish seem to be affected. The Environment Agency has been informed."
