Fishing is a great recreational activity and way to provide food for your family, and we don’t want anyone to stop fishing. There are plenty of fish species that are good choices for you and your family to eat because they are naturally lower in pollutants.

The best choices for you and your family are different depending on where you live.

Not everyone is at the same risk when eating contaminated fish. Children, infants, pregnant women, nursing women, and women who may become pregnant are the most vulnerable and should pay close attention to advisories and serving recommendations.

Serving recommendations chart

Generally, choose these fish from the eastern part of the state: