Disinfection routines

Help us prevent the spread of serious fish diseases such as Gyrodactylus Salaris , Furunkulose, UDN etc. in Norwegian salmon rivers!

All fishermen are imposed by the law to disinfect all equipment used in other rivers before they can start fishing. You will find disinfect stations were the fishing license is sold.

The salmon parasite Gyrodactylus salaris is present in many Norwegian rivers. In the southern part of Norway the parasite is established in River Lierelva and river Drammenselva with Begna and in River Lærdalselva. In River Begna G. salaris is found on rainbow trout, who is a good host for the parasite. Grayling an char can also carry G. salaris for a long time. The parasite is also present in some swedish rivers.

The occurrence of G. Salaris in these rivers is a serious threat to Atlantic salmon in all parts of Norway. The parasite G. salaris cause high mortality to juvenile Atlantic salmon.

Help us to prevent spreading of Gyrodactylus salaris!

• It's forbidden to move fish and/or water from rivers or lakes that can be contaminated with G. salaris.
• DRY THOROUGHLY OR DISINFECT all fishing equipment, shoes, boats, outboards e.g. that has been in contact with freshwater before you use it in another river or lake.
• Do not clean the fish anywhere else but where it is caught.
• Do not move water or fish between rivers or lakes.