Avoid Whirling Disease

• What in the Whirld: An illustrated guide to whirling disease
• The following links are not FWP pages…
  • Whirling Disease Foundation
  • Whirling Research

Help Prevent the Spread of Whirling Disease

Whirling disease is a bacterial parasite now found in many waters in Montana that causes deformities and increased mortality in trout.

• Remove all mud and aquatic plants from your vehicle, boat, anchor, trailer and axles, waders, boots, and fishing gear before departing a fishing access site or boat dock;
• Drain all water from your boat and equipment -- including coolers, buckets, and live wells -- before departing a fishing access site or boat dock;
• Dry your boat and equipment between river trips.
• It is unlawful to transport fish from one body of water to another;
• It is unlawful to use parts of trout, salmon, or whitefish for bait,
• Do not collect or use sculpins for bait.