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 | Species | Meal Advice | Contaminants | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 meals/week | 1 meal/week | 1 meal/month | do not eat | |||
| QUARTERLINE St. Louis Co., 69086900 | Northern Pike | shorter than 18" | 18" or longer | Mercury | ||
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