– Do fish get out of breath if they swim too fast for too long?

Question

– Do fish get out of breath if they swim too fast for too long?

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Answer 1

They get tired the same way we can get tired. Lactic acid builds up on their muscles and they need to rest. This is also why it’s generally not encouraged to tire out fish when you’re fishing. If you’re catching to release, tiring it out leaves it vulnerable. If you’re catching to eat tiring it out causes lactic acid buildup that will make the meat taste worse.