The Environment Agency have advised of a newly identified species of argulus (Argulus Mongolianus). Whilst the argulus we have in our lake (Argulus Foliaceus) prefers to attach to the body and fins this new species would appear to attach to the mouth and gills. A guide sheet is provided so please advise any other anglers. In the past I brought trout home from the lake in plastic bags and kept in fridge for three days before filleting. I found nine (9) argulus on the fish and attached to the inside of the bag. They were removed to a jar of water and six of them were happily swimming around ………. for up to ten days! Object to recall is don’t forget “to check, clean and dry your equipment” after and before fishing so as not to transfer these parasites. Dennis Willis

PLEASE look at the guidelines below.

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