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Fish OEHHA Fish Advisories Final Report and Health Advisory: Fish Consumption Guidelines for the Lower American River (Sacramento County)FISH
Fish Consumption Guidelines for the Lower American River (Sacramento County)
[09/02/04, updated 03/18/09, Updated 02/15/12]
Safe Eating Guidelines for Fish
from the Lower American River
Women 18 – 45 and Children 1 – 17 Years
|
Redear and other sunfish
Sucker
White Catfish |
Bass
Pikeminnow
|
2-3 Servings a week |
1 Serving a week |
Do not eat |
American Shad
Men over 17 Years and Women over 45 years
|
Redear and other sunfish
Sucker
White Catfish |
Bass
Pikeminnow |
7 Servings a week |
2 Servings a week |
1 Serving a week |
** Note: It is only legal to keep hatchery steelhead and only in select waters. Hatchery steelhead are identified by a missing adipose fin and healed scar in the location of the missing fin. All wild steelhead must be released unharmed.
Check California Department of Fish and Game Regulations (www.dfg.ca.gov/regulations/) for salmon, steelhead, striped bass, and white sturgeon, including legal sizes, bag and possession limits, and seasons, which can vary from year to year.
= high in Omega-3s and you can eat them at least once a week
Eating fish with omega-3s can lower heart disease in adults and help babies’ brains to develop.
The recommended serving of fish is about the size and thickness of your hand. Give children smaller servings.
