Fish consumption advisory

Fish consumption guidelines help people make choices about which fish to eat and how often. Following the guidelines enables people to reduce their exposure to contaminants while still enjoying the many benefits from fish.

When eating fish from this lake, follow the MDH Statewide Safe-Eating Guidelines except for species listed below. Contaminant levels are higher in these species.

Men, Boys Age 15 and Over, and People Not Planning to be Pregnant

LAKE NAME
County, DOWID
SpeciesMeal AdviceContaminants
2 meals/week1 meal/week1 meal/monthdo not eat
TWIN
Hennepin Co., 27004200
Crappieall sizes    PFOS
Largemouth Bass  all sizes  PFOS
Sunfish all sizes   PFOS

DOWID - MN DNR, Division of Ecological and Water Resources lake ID number.

Contaminants listed were measured at levels that trigger advice to limit consumption.

Listing of consumption guidelines do not imply the fish are legal to keep, MN DNR fishing regulations should be consulted.

Dioxin
Mercury
PCBs - Polychlorinated biphenyls
PFOS - Perfluorooctane sulfanate


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