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Fish OEHHA Fish Advisories American shad, Chinook (king) salmon, steelhead trout, striped bass,and white sturgeon caught in California
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A guide to eating American shad, Chinook (king) salmon, steelhead trout, striped bass,
and white sturgeon caught in California rivers, estuaries, and coastal waters
[02/15/12] Based on Mercury or PCBs
Women 18 – 45 and Children 1 – 17 Years
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There are no fish with |
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Safe to Eat |
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Do not eat |
Men over age 17 and women over 45
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Safe to Eat |
2 Servings a week |
1 Serving a week |
= 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.
- Download the advisory guide as a pdf file
- Download the list of Frequently Asked Questions - Safe Eating Guidelines for American Shad, Chinook (king) Salmon, Steelhead Trout, Striped Bass, and White Sturgeon in California
These guidelines do not apply to these fish caught in lakes or reservoirs.
** 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 Wildlife 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.
