2008 Ohio Sport Fish Consumption Advisory - Overall Advice
Fish can be part of a healthy, balanced diet.
Fish are generally low in fat and high in protein. Fish contain a number of
vitamins and minerals, and are the primary food source for long-chain
omega-3 fatty acids. Studies suggest that omega-3 fatty acids are important
during fetal brain and eye development and may help to prevent heart disease
in adults. Health experts recommend that regular consumption of fish be
included as part of a healthy diet. People fishing in
Ohio are encouraged to pick safer places to fish, choose safer species to eat,
trim and cook the fish correctly, and follow the
recommended meal frequency:
How often can I safely eat sport fish caught in Ohio?
Two meals per
week
Sunfish (for example Bluegill, Longear, Redear, Green,
Pumpkinseed), except Ashtabula River and Nesmith Lake, and where listed
in the Limit Meals page
Find sport fish consumption advisories by clicking on map
locations on the waterbody map page.
Are there other advisories?
Do not wade or
swim at these locations
Another advisory is issued that cautions against skin contact. The
waters and/or sediments in these areas have high levels of contaminants. It
is recommended that a person not swim or wade in these water body sections.
Follow the link to see the locations in this advisory.
Do not eat snapping turtle meat
from these locations
In addition to the advisories above, Ohio
EPA advises not eating snapping turtle meat from some locations.
Follow the link to see the locations in this advisory.
