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Some fish contain chemicals that can harm your health.
MDHHS tests filets of fish taken from Michigan’s lakes
and rivers to learn which fish are safer to eat.
The Eat Safe Fish Guide lists the fish that have been
tested and how much is safe to eat.
Inside the Guide
About the Guide ............................................................... 5
Michigan DNR Fishing Laws ........................................... 5
Questions About Eating Safe Fish?
............................... 5
Choosing Safer Fish .......................................................... 6
My Michigan, MI Serving Size ........................................ 6
How much is a MI Serving?
........................................... 6
Are you pregnant?
......................................................... 6
Special MI Serving Categories ........................................ 7
Get to know the 3Cs ......................................................... 8
Statewide Safe Fish Guidelines ....................................... 9
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ............................. 10
Common Michigan Fish ................................................. 12
Fish Eating Guidelines by County ................................. 14
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About the GuideAbout the Guide
The Eat Safe Fish Guide (ESF Guide) is provided by the Michigan
Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).
• The fish listed under each lake or river in the ESF Guide
have been tested for chemicals.
• Scientists from MDHHS test only the part of the fish
you would eat — typically the filet — to determine the
guidelines included in the ESF Guide.
• MDHHS uses the test results from the edible portions
to find the average amount of chemicals in the
fish species from that lake or river. They use this
information to determine how much fish is safe to eat
per month.
• The ESF Guide is not a rulebook. These are only
guidelines to help you make safer choices for you and
your family. You are not required to use it.
• The ESF Guide does not include rules and regulations
about catching or keeping legally-sized fish.
• The ESF Guide provides advice for the size range of fish
that are typically caught and eaten.
Michigan DNR Fishing Laws
You should get a copy of the DNR Michigan
Fishing Guide when you purchase your fishing
license. If you lost your Fishing Guide or
have other questions about fishing legally,
please call the Michigan Department of
Natural Resources at 1-517-373-1230 or visit
Michigan.gov/Fishing.
Questions About Eating Safe Fish?
If you have questions about choosing safer fish
to eat or would like the ESF Guide for another
region, please call the Michigan Department of
Health and Human Services at 800-648-6942
or visit Michigan.gov/EatSafeFish.
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Choosing Safer FishChoosing Safer Fish
The guidelines in the ESF Guide are set to be safe for everyone.
This includes children, people who are pregnant or breastfeeding,
and people who have health problems, like cancer or diabetes.
But the ESF Guide is also for healthy adults who want to avoid
getting too many chemicals in their bodies. Polychlorinated
biphenyls (PCBs), dioxins, and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS)
are linked to cancer and other illnesses. Mercury can cause damage
to your brain and nerves. MDHHS uses chemical limits in the ESF
Guide that will protect everyone who eats fish.
Weigh Less?Weigh More?
My Michigan, MI Serving Size
; 8 ounces of fish = size of an adult’s hand (large oval)
; 4 ounces of fish = size of the palm of an adult’s hand (small
circle)
; 2 ounces of fish = size of half a palm of an adult’s hand
(rectangle)
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How much is MI Serving?
Weight of PersonWeight of Person MI Serving SizeMI Serving Size
45 pounds 2 ounces
90 pounds 4 ounces
180 pounds 8 ounces
Weigh Less?
For every 20 pounds less than the weight listed in the table,
subtract 1 ounce of fish.
For example, a 70 pound child’s MI Serving size is 3 ounces of fish.
90 pounds - 20 pounds = 70 pounds
4 ounces - 1 ounce = a MI Serving size of 3 ounces
Weigh More?
For every 20 pounds more than the weight listed in the table,
add 1 ounce of fish.
For example, a 110 pound person’s MI Serving size is 5 ounces of fish.
90 pounds + 20 pounds = 110 pounds
4 ounces + 1 ounce = a MI Serving size of 5 ounces
Are you
pregnant?
Fish is good for you and your baby! Use your
pre-pregnancy weight to find your MI Serving
size. It is best to avoid eating fish labeled as
“Limited” if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Special MI Serving Categories
Do Not Eat LimitedLimited
MDHHS suggests you avoid eating all fish
listed as “Limited” because of higher levels of
chemicals if you:
• Are under the age of 15.
- or -- or -
• Have health problems, like cancer or diabetes.
- or -- or -
• Might have children in the next several years, are
currently pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
If NONE of the above apply to you, it is usually OK to eat fish
listed as “Limited” one or two times each year.
Do Not Eat
No one should eat fish listed as
Do Not Eat, regardless of age or health.
When these fish were tested, MDHHS found very
high levels of chemicals. Eating even one meal of
these fish could possibly lead to health problems
in the future, regardless of age or health.
Finding a Balance
Sometimes a child might eat more than 2 ounces of fish, or a 180
pound adult might eat more than 8 ounces of fish, in one sitting. It’s
OK; just count the number of MI Servings you eat in that meal.
For example, let’s say the 180 pound adult
ate 16 ounces of fish during one meal. That
is two MI Servings of fish for a person of that
size. If the fish is listed as two, four, or twelve
MI Servings in the ESF Guide, they’re still
within their range. If the fish is listed as one
MI Serving per month or Limited, they might
want to avoid eating other meals of fish for a
while to give their body time to process the
chemicals.
No one should eat any amount of fish listed
as Do Not Eat in the ESF Guide.
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Get to know the Get to know the
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Choose
If you eat fish often, you can use the ESF Guide to choose
the safest fish to keep and eat from any Michigan lake
or river. Is that fish limited to one or two MI Servings per
month in the ESF Guide? Use the map to find another
lake or river nearby where you can eat more!
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Clean
When you clean your fish, try trimming away as much
of the fat as you can see. Some chemicals, like PCBs
and dioxin, are stored in the fat. If you cut out the fat,
you cut down on the chemicals in your fish. Just note,
you can’t remove mercury or PFOS from your fish by
trimming. Mercury and PFOS are stored in the meat of
the fish.
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Cook
Not only is grilling or broiling your fish healthier than
frying, it also helps to get rid of more chemical-carrying
fat. When you cook a fish on a grate, any fat hiding
inside the filet can melt and drip away from the fish. This
removes even more of those harmful chemicals.
If you follow the 3Cs carefully, you can remove up to half of the
chemicals in your fish.
That means you can double the number of MI Servings per month, if:
• Mercury or PFOS are not listed in the “Chemical of Concern”
column.
• The MI Serving is not listed as “Limited”.
For example:
Type of Fish
Chemical
of Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Can you double?
Brown Trout Dioxin Any Size
Limited
No, it is “Limited.”
Burbot PCBs Any Size 12
Yes! 24 meals are
OK, if you follow
the 3Cs.
Carp Mercury Any Size 4
No, mercury is
listed as a chemical
in the fish.
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Statewide Safe Fish Guidelines
Use the Statewide Safe Fish Guidelines ONLY if:
• Your lake or river is not listed in the regional
Eat Safe Fish Guide.
OR
• Your lake or river is listed in the Eat Safe Fish
Guide, but the fish species is not listed.
Statewide Safe Fish Guidelines
Type of Fish
Chemical
of Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Black Crappie Mercury Any Size 4
Bluegill Mercury Any Size 8
Brown Trout Mer
cury Any Size 4
Bullhead Mercury Any Size 4
Carp PCBs Any Size 2
Catfish PCBs & Mercury Any Size 4
Largemouth
Bass
Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Muskellunge Mercury Any Size 1
Northern Pike Mercury
Under 30” 2
Over 30” 1
Rock Bass Me
rcury Any Size 4
Smallmouth
Bass
Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Suckers Mercury Any Size 8
Sunfish Mercury Any Size 8
Walleye Mercury
Under 20” 2
Over 20” 1
White Crappie Mercury Any Size 4
Yellow Perch Mercury Any Size 4
These guidelines are based on the typical amount of chemicals found in fish filets
tested from around the state. Some fish may be higher or lower. If any of these
fish are listed in the guidelines for the lake or river you are fishing in, use those
guidelines instead of statewide guidelines. The MI Servings recommendation will
be more exact for that lake or river because those filets have been tested.
* See page 6
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FAQsFAQs
How often is the Eat Safe Fish Guide (ESF Guide) updated?
The ESF Guide is updated regularly, but due to time and funding, not all
fish from all bodies of water listed in the ESF Guide are tested every year.
If there are special problems in the area, fish may be tested more often or
sooner than planned.
PCBs, dioxin, mercury, PFOS, and other chemicals that can
be found in fish stay in our environment for a very long
time. The amount of chemicals found in the fish is not
expected to change a lot from year to year.
What part of the sh is tested for the ESF Guide?
While the entire headless, gutted smelt is tested for chemicals, for all other
fish it is only the filets of the fish that are tested for chemicals. The skin is
left on or taken off depending on common practice when cooking the fish.
The organs and head are not tested for the ESF Guide. Internal organs (liver,
fish eggs, etc.) typically have higher levels of chemicals than the filet and
shouldn’t be eaten.
Can I review the data myself?
Yes. All of the data, procedures, and scientific reports used to create the
ESF Guide are available online under Reports & Science at Michigan.gov/
EatSafeFish. If you do not have internet access, call MDHHS at 800-648-
6942, and we’ll be happy to provide you with the information.
Will I be able to tell if the sh are safe to
eat by looking at them?
No. You will not be able to see any of the chemicals,
even mercury or PFOS, in the fish. You also can’t
taste or smell the chemicals listed in the ESF Guide.
To find the chemicals, MDHHS tests the fish in a
laboratory. MDHHS only tests the part of the fish that most people eat —
typically the filets — for chemicals.
You can’t see these chemicals in the water, either. Some very clear lakes or
rivers can still have fish with higher levels of chemicals. If you eat a lot of
Michigan fish, you can check the ESF Guide to find the safest options from
the lake or river that you’re fishing.
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Is it safe to touch a sh that has chemicals in it?
Yes. You do not need to wear gloves or worry about getting the chemicals
on you. They will not absorb into your skin from the fish.
Catch and release is almost always safe in Michigan regardless of where
you’re fishing. However, sometimes your local health department may
issue a temporary warning against touching the water - including the
fish that live in the water - because of problems like sewage overflow or
harmful algae blooms.
You can contact your local health department or visit
Egle.state.mi.us/beach/ for local warnings about water quality.
Why should I use the Eat Safe Fish Guide?
If you eat fish, you might also be eating chemicals — like mercury, PCBs,
PFOS, or dioxins. These chemicals can stay in your body for a long time.
The ESF Guide is designed to protect everybody — men, women, and
children — who eats fish on a regular basis.
Using the ESF Guide and following the MI Serving suggestions will keep
you from getting too many chemicals in your body at once. Scientists set
the limits in the ESF Guide so that you are protected from possible health
problems from the chemicals, no matter how long they stay in your body.
The ESF Guide is designed to protect any person who eats fish on a regular
basis. If you are a healthy adult who is not pregnant and only eats Michigan
fish once or twice a year from waters that are not posted with MDHHS
signs, then you don’t need to use the ESF Guide.
The S.A.F.E. fishing tips and the 3Cs in the MDHHS Eat Safe Fish in Michigan
brochure will help the occasional Michigan fish eater avoid eating too many
chemicals. Call 800-648-6942 to get a free copy of the brochure.
You may choose to eat more fish than the ESF Guide recommends. These
guidelines are not rules; it is your choice. And not everyone will get sick
from eating too many of these chemicals. The chemicals in the fish won’t
make you sick right away, either. Some people will be fine after years of
eating fish with these chemicals in them. Others can have health problems.
It is difficult to know who might get sick from the chemicals in fish and who
won’t. The ESF Guide makes it easy for you to make safer choices for you
and your family and avoid eating too many chemicals in fish.
I don’t see a sh species listed in the ESF Guide. I don’t
see my favorite shing hole. What does this mean?
Michigan is lucky to have over 11,000 lakes, rivers, and streams. Because
of that huge number, it is not possible to test every fish species from every
body of water in the state.
If you don’t see the fish species you’re going after listed in the ESF Guide
for your lake or river OR you don’t see the lake or river listed at all, see
page 9 for the Statewide Safe Fish Guidelines.
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Common Michigan FishCommon Michigan Fish
The fish listed here can be found in lakes and rivers around
Michigan. Once you ID your fish, you can use the guidelines in this
booklet to see how often the fish is safe to eat.
Black Crappie Bluegill Brook Trout
Brown Trout Burbot Carp
Channel Catfish Chinook Salmon
(aka King Salmon)
Coho Salmon
Lake Herring
Lake Trout
Largemouth Bass
(aka Green Bass)
Northern Pike
Muskellunge
(aka Muskie)
Fish are not to scale.
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Common Michigan Fish
(continued)
Pumpkinseed
(aka Sunfish)
Rainbow Trout
Rock Bass
Siscowet Sheepshead
(aka Freshwater Drum)
Smallmouth Bass
Sucker
Walleye
White Bass
(aka Silver Bass)
White Crappie Whitefish Yellow Perch
If you need more help finding out what kind of fish
you caught, please visit Michigan.gov/fishid
or call your local DNR Operations Center.
Fish are not to scale.
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The fish species listed on the following pages have been tested
for chemicals by the Michigan Department of Health and Human
Services (MDHHS).
The guidelines issued by MDHHS are based only on the amount
of chemicals in the filet of the fish — the part that you would eat.
All fish listed here are not tested every year. Because the
chemicals found in fish don’t break down quickly, the amount of
chemicals in the fish will not change that much from year to year
and neither will the guidelines.
If you would like to review the data collected to support these
guidelines, they are available at Michigan.gov/EatSafeFish. If you
do not have access to the internet or have additional questions,
we are available at 800-648-6942, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.
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ContentsContents
Lake Michigan .......................................................................... 16
Allegan County
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Barry County
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Berrien County
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Branch County
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Calhoun County
....................................................................... 36
Cass County
............................................................................. 39
Clinton County
......................................................................... 41
Eaton County
........................................................................... 43
Gratiot County
......................................................................... 46
Hillsdale County
........................................................................ 49
Ingham County
........................................................................ 50
Ionia County
............................................................................. 55
Isabella County
........................................................................ 58
Jackson County
....................................................................... 60
Kalamazoo County
.................................................................. 63
Kent County
.............................................................................. 68
Mecosta County
...................................................................... 76
Montcalm County
.................................................................... 78
Muskegon County
.................................................................... 82
Newaygo County
.................................................................... 86
Oceana County
....................................................................... 90
Ottawa County
........................................................................ 92
St. Joseph County
.................................................................... 95
Van Buren County
.................................................................. 100
What Are the Chemicals of Concern?
................................ 107
See page 102 for a list of all lakes and
rivers included in this booklet.
Special thanks to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and
Energy and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for providing technical
support for the development of the Eat Safe Fish Guides.
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Green Bay
Little Bay de Noc
Big Bay de Noc
Little Traverse Bay
Grand Traverse Bay
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Traverse Bay and Little Traverse
Bay have been tested for
chemicals.
Lake Michigan guidelines
should also be used for rivers
that flow into the lake, up to
the first dam.
Bluegill, yellow perch,
and other panfish are
often a Best Choice. See
page 9 for guidelines if
these fish aren’t listed
below.
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Brown Trout PCBs Any Limited
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Burbot PCBs Any 1
2x
Carp PCBs Any Do Not Eat
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Chinook Salmon PCBs Any 6 Per Year
2x
Coho Salmon PCBs Any 1
2x
Lake Trout Dioxins
Under 24” 6 Per Year
2x
Over 24” Limited
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Lake Whitefish PCBs & Dioxins Any 6 Per Year
2x
Largemouth Bass
PCBs &
Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
(continued on the next page)
* See page 6
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2x
See page 8
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Lake Michigan (continued)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Rainbow Trout PCBs
Under 20” 2
2x
20”to 26” 6 Per Year
2x
Over 26” Limited
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Smallmouth Bass
PCBs &
Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Smelt PFOS Any 1
Steelhead PCBs
Under 20” 2
2x
20”to 26” 6 Per Year
2x
Over 26” Limited
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Suckers PCBs Any 6 Per Year
2x
Walleye
PCBs &
Mercury
Under 18” 2
PCBs
18” to 22” 6 Per Year
2x
Over 22” Limited
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Yellow Perch
PCBs Under 10” 4
2x
PCBs &
Mercury
Over 10” 4
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
Green Bay, Big Bay de Noc, & Little Bay de Noc
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp PCBs Any Do Not Eat
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Largemouth Bass
PCBs &
Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Northern Pike Mercury Any 1
Rock Bass Mercury Any 8
Smallmouth Bass
PCBs &
Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Suckers PCBs Any 6 Per Year
2x
Use the Lake Michigan guidelines for any sh species not listed above.
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* See page 6
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2x
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Allegan CountyAllegan County
Map of Allegan County, Michigan
(Kalamazoo Co.)
Hutchins Lake
Allegan
upstream of
Allegan Dam
Kalamazoo
Lake
Rabbit River
Pine Creek &
Impoundment
Black River
Black River
Black River
Main Branch
Middle Branch
North Branch
Selkirk
Lake
downstream of
Allegan Dam
Lake
Allegan
Wayland
Fennville
Holland
Kalamazoo River
Fenner Lake
Osterhout
Lake
LAKE MICHIGAN
to Morrow Dam
Filets of fish from the lakes and rivers listed
here have been tested for chemicals.
For all other lakes and rivers in this county, and
for any species not listed below, see page 9.
Bluegill, perch, and other panfish are
often a Best Choice. See page 9 for
guidelines if these fish aren’t listed
below.
Black River
(Including the North and Middle Branches, South Branch in Van Buren
Co., and all tributaries)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp PCBs Any
Limited
p
Suckers
PCBs &
Mercury
Under 16” 4
Mercury Over 16” 2
(continued on the next page)
* See page 6
p
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2x
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Allegan County (continued)
Fenner Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 16”
2
Over 16”
1
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 16”
2
Over 16”
1
Hutchins Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Northern Pike Mercury
Under 30” 1
Over 30 “ 6 Per Year
Kalamazoo Lake
(same guidelines as the Kalamazoo River downstream of Allegan Dam)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Black Crappie PCBs Any
Limited
p
Bluegill PCBs Any
Limited
p
Brown Trout PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Carp PCBs & Dioxins Any
Do Not Eat
p
Catfish PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Freshwater Drum PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Largemouth Bass PCBs Any
Limited
p
Northern Pike PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Rainbow Trout PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Rock Bass PCBs Any
Limited
p
Smallmouth Bass PCBs Any
Limited
p
Steelhead PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Suckers PCBs Any
Limited
p
Sunfish PCBs Any
Limited
p
(continued on the next page)
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p
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2x
See page 8
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Allegan County (continued)
Kalamazoo Lake
(continued from page 19)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Walleye PCBs Any
Limited
p
White Crappie PCBs Any
Limited
p
Yellow Perch PCBs Any
Limited
p
All Other Species PCBs Any
Limited
p
Kalamazoo River
(upstream of Allegan Dam to Morrow Dam in Kalamazoo Co., including Lake Allegan)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Black Crappie PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Bluegill PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Carp PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Catfish PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Largemouth Bass PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Northern Pike PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Rock Bass PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Smallmouth Bass PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Sunfish PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Walleye PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
White Crappie PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
All Other Species PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
(continued on the next page)
(continued on the next page)
* See page 6
p
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2x
See page 8
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Kalamazoo River
(downstream of Allegan Dam, including Kalamazoo Lake)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Black Crappie PCBs Any
Limited
p
Bluegill PCBs Any
Limited
p
Brown Trout PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Carp PCBs & Dioxins Any
Do Not Eat
p
Catfish PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Freshwater Drum PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Largemouth Bass PCBs Any
Limited
p
Northern Pike PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Rainbow Trout PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Rock Bass PCBs Any
Limited
p
Smallmouth Bass PCBs Any
Limited
p
Steelhead PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Suckers PCBs Any
Limited
p
Sunfish PCBs Any
Limited
p
Walleye PCBs Any
Limited
p
White Crappie PCBs Any
Limited
p
Yellow Perch PCBs Any
Limited
p
All Other Species PCBs Any
Limited
p
Lake Allegan
(same guidelines as the Kalamazoo River upstream of Allegan Dam)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Black Crappie PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Bluegill PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Carp PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Catfish PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
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p
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See page 8
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Allegan County (continued)
Lake Allegan
(continued from page 21)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Largemouth Bass PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Northern Pike PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Rock Bass PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Smallmouth Bass PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Sunfish PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Walleye PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
White Crappie PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
All Other Species PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Osterhout Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Pine Creek & Impoundment
(upstream of Jefferson Road Dam)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill PCBs Any 4
2x
Carp PCBs Any 1
2x
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 17” 2
Over 17” 1
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 17” 2
Over 17” 1
Sunfish PCBs Any 4
2x
(continued on the next page)
* See page 6
p
See page 7
2x
See page 8
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Allegan County (continued)
Rabbit River
(upstream of Hamilton Dam, including the Hamilton Impoundment)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp PCBs Any Limited
p
Rock Bass
PCBs &
Mercury
Any 4
Suckers Mercury
Under 16” 4
Over 16” 2
When shing in the Rabbit River near the Kalamazoo River, please use the
Kalamazoo River [downstream of Allegan Dam] guidelines on page 21.
Selkirk Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bullhead Mercury Any 1
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 16” 2
Over 16” 1
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 16” 2
Over 16” 1
See which fish are safe to eat from Lake Michigan on Page 16.
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p
See page 7
2x
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Barry CountyBarry County
Map of Barry County, Michigan
Hastings
Thornapple Lake
Nashville
Woodland
Freeport
Jordan Lake
Middleville
Payne Lake
Gun Lake
Pine Lake
Crooked Lake
Bristol Lake
Fine Lake
Middleville Dam
Thornapple River
Carter Lake
Leach Lake
Middleville Impoundment
Irving Dam
Filets of fish from the lakes and
rivers listed here have been
tested for chemicals.
For all other lakes and rivers in
this county, and for any species
not listed below, see page 9.
Bluegill, perch, and other
panfish are often a Best
Choice. See page 9 for
guidelines if these fish
aren’t listed below.
Bristol Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Suckers Mercury Any 8
Carter Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill Mercury Any 16
Sunfish Mercury Any 16
(continued on the next page)
*
See page 6
p
See page 7
2x
See page 8
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Barry County (continued)
Crooked Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bullhead Mercury Any 2
Fine Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Northern Pike Mercury Any 1
Walleye Mercury
Under 20” 4
Over 20” 2
Gun Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Jordan Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp PCBs Any 1
2x
Largemouth Bass Mercury Any 2
Smallmouth Bass Mercury Any 2
(continued on the next page)
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Barry County (continued)
Leach Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill Mercury Any 8
Largemouth Bass Mercury Any 1
Smallmouth Bass Mercury Any 1
Sunfish Mercury Any 8
Payne Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Northern Pike Mercury
Under 30” 1
Over 30 “ 6 Per Year
Pine Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Black Crappie Mercury
Under 9” 4
Over 9” 2
Northern Pike Mercury
Under 30” 1
Over 30 “ 6 Per Year
White Crappie Mercury
Under 9” 4
Over 9” 2
(continued on the next page)
* See page 6
p
See page 7
2x
See page 8
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Barry County (continued)
Thornapple Lake
(same guidelines as the Thornapple River upstream of the Middleville Dam)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill Mercury Any 8
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Rock Bass PFOS Any 2
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Suckers Mercury Any 4
Sunfish Mercury Any 8
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
Thornapple River
(upstream of the Middleville Dam, which includes the Middleville Impoundment,
the Irving Impoundment, and Thornapple Lake)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill Mercury Any 8
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Rock Bass PFOS Any 2
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Suckers Mercury Any 4
Sunfish Mercury Any 8
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
(continued on the next page)
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Barry County (continued)
Thornapple River
(downstream of the Middleville Dam, which includes the Ada Impoundment, the
Cascade Impoundment, and the LaBarge Impoundment in Kent County)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill
Mercury &
PFOS
Under 6” 12
Mercury Over 6” 4
Carp
PCBs &
Mercury
Any 2
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Rock Bass Mercury Any 4
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Sunfish
Mercury &
PFOS
Under 6” 12
Mercury Over 6” 4
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
* See page 6
p
See page 7
2x
See page 8
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Berrien CountyBerrien County
Map of Berrien County, Michigan
Benton Harbor
Bridgman
Galien River
LAKE MICHIGAN
Watervliet
Coloma
Buchanan
Niles
downstream of
Berrien Springs Dam
upstream of
Berrien Springs Dam
St. Joseph River
Lake Chapin
to Mottville Dam
(St Joseph Co.)
Ox Creek
Paw Paw Lake
St. Joseph
Filets of fish from the lakes and
rivers listed here have been
tested for chemicals.
For all other lakes and rivers in
this county, and for any species
not listed below, see page 9.
Bluegill, perch, and other
panfish are often a Best
Choice. See page 9 for
guidelines if these fish
aren’t listed below.
Galien River
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp PCBs Any 6 Per Year
2x
When shing the river near Lake Michigan, please check the lake guidelines
on page 16, too.
Ox Creek
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill PFOS Any 4
Largemouth Bass
PFOS &
Mercury
Under 18” 2
Mercury Over 18” 1
Rock Bass PFOS Any 1
Smallmouth Bass
PFOS &
Mercury
Under 18” 2
Mercury Over 18” 1
Sunfish PFOS Any 4
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
(continued on the next page)
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Berrien County (continued)
Paw Paw Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill PFOS Any 4
Largemouth Bass
Mercury Under 17” 2
Mercury Over 17” 1
Smallmouth Bass
Mercury Under 17” 2
Mercury Over 17” 1
Sunfish PFOS Any 4
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
St. Joseph River
(between the Mottville Dam in St. Joseph Co. and the Berrien Springs Dam,
including Lake Chapin)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill PFOS Any 4
Carp PCBs Any 6 Per Year
2x
Largemouth Bass
PCBs Under 18” 1
2x
PCBs &
Mercury
Over 18” 1
Smallmouth Bass
PCBs Under 18” 1
2x
PCBs &
Mercury
Over 18” 1
Sunfish PFOS Any 4
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
(continued on the next page)
* See page 6
p
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2x
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Berrien County (continued)
St. Joseph River
(downstream of the Berrien Springs Dam)
Type of FishType of Fish
Chemicals ofChemicals of
ConcernConcern
Size of FishSize of Fish
(length in inches)(length in inches)
MI Servings MI Servings
per Month*per Month*
Carp PCBs Any
Limited
p
Largemouth Bass PCBs Any 6 Per Year
2x
Rock Bass PFOS Any 1
Smallmouth Bass PCBs Any 6 Per Year
2x
Walleye PCBs Any 2
2x
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
When shing the river near Lake Michigan, please check the lake guidelines
on page 16, too.
See which fish are safe to eat from Lake Michigan on Page 16.
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* See page 6
p
See page 7
2x
See page 8
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Branch CountyBranch County
Map of Branch County, Michigan
Union Lake
Coldwater
Randall Lake
Morrison Lake
Craig Lake
Cary Lake
Coldwater Lake
downstream of
Riley Dam
upstream of
Riley Dam
to Mottville Dam
(St. Joseph Co.)
Lake Lavine
St. Joseph River
East Long Lake
Filets of fish from the lakes and
rivers listed here have been
tested for chemicals.
For all other lakes and rivers in
this county, and for any species
not listed below, see page 9.
Bluegill, perch, and other
panfish are often a Best
Choice. See page 9 for
guidelines if these fish
aren’t listed below.
Cary Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Suckers Mercury Any 8
(continued on the next page)
* See page 6
p
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2x
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Branch County (continued)
Coldwater Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill Mercury Any 2
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Northern Pike Mercury
Under 30” 1
Over 30” 6 Per Year
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Sunfish Mercury Any 2
East Long Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Northern Pike Mercury
Under 30” 1
Over 30” 6 Per Year
Lake Lavine
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Northern Pike Mercury Any 1
(continued on the next page)
* See page 6
p
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2x
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Branch County (continued)
Randall Lake Chain
(includes Morrison Lake, Randall Lake, and Craig Lake)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Black Crappie Mercury
Under 10” 2
Over 10” 1
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Northern Pike Mercury Any 1
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
White Crappie Mercury
Under 10” 2
Over 10” 1
St. Joseph River
(upstream of Riley Dam, includes Union Lake)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp
PCBs &
Mercury
Under 24” 4
PCBs Over 24” 1
2x
Catfish PCBs Any 4
2x
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Walleye Mercury
Under 20” 2
Over 20” 1
(continued on the next page)
* See page 6
p
See page 7
2x
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Branch County (continued)
St. Joseph River
(between Riley Dam and Mottville Dam in St. Joseph Co.)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp Mercury Any 4
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 4
Over 18” 2
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 4
Over 18” 2
Walleye
PCBs &
Mercury
Under 20” 2
Mercury Over 20” 1
Union Lake
(same guidelines as the St. Joseph River upstream of the Riley Dam)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp
PCBs &
Mercury
Under 24” 4
PCBs Over 24” 1
2x
Catfish PCBs Any 4
2x
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Walleye Mercury
Under 20” 2
Over 20” 1
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p
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2x
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Calhoun CountyCalhoun County
Map of Calhoun County, Michigan
Battle Creek River
Albion
Duck Lake
downstream of
Marshall Dam
upstream of
Marshall Dam
Prairie Lake
Marshall
Helmer
Creek
Beaver
Dam
Pond
Goguac
Lake
Harts
Lake
Kalamazoo
River
Marshall
Dam
Elks
Lodge
Pond
Filets of fish from the lakes and
rivers listed here have been
tested for chemicals.
For all other lakes and rivers in
this county, and for any species
not listed below, see page 9.
Bluegill, perch, and other
panfish are often a Best
Choice. See page 9 for
guidelines if these fish
aren’t listed below.
Battle Creek River
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp PCBs Any
Limited
p
Largemouth Bass
PCBs Under 18” 1
2x
PCBs &
Mercury
Over 18” 1
Smallmouth Bass
PCBs Under 18” 1
2x
PCBs &
Mercury
Over 18” 1
Beaver Dam Pond
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
All Species PFOS Any
Do Not Eat
p
(continued on the next page)
* See page 6
p
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2x
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Calhoun County (continued)
Duck Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill Mercury Any 12
Sunfish Mercury Any 12
Yellow Perch Mercury Any 4
Elks Lodge Pond
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill Mercury Any 4
Sunfish Mercury Any 4
Goguac Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill Mercury Any 8
Largemouth Bass Mercury Any 2
Smallmouth Bass Mercury Any 2
Sunfish Mercury Any 8
Harts Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill Mercury Any 2
Sunfish Mercury Any 2
Helmer Creek
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
All Species PFOS Any
Do Not Eat
p
(continued on the next page)
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Calhoun County (continued)
Kalamazoo River
(upstream of Marshall Dam)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp
PCBs &
Mercury
Any 4
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 4
Over 18” 2
Rock Bass Mercury Any 8
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 4
Over 18” 2
Kalamazoo River
(between Marshall Dam and Morrow Dam)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill PFOS Any 4
Carp PCBs & Dioxins Any 6 Per Year
2x
Catfish PCBs & Dioxins Any 6 Per Year
2x
Largemouth Bass PCBs Any 1
2x
Rock Bass PFOS Any 4
Smallmouth Bass PCBs Any 1
2x
Sunfish PFOS Any 4
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
Prairie Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Largemouth Bass Mercury Any 1
Smallmouth Bass Mercury Any 1
* See page 6
p
See page 7
2x
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Cass CountyCass County
Map of Cass County, Michigan
Dowagiac River
Dowagiac
to Mottville Dam
(St. Joseph Co.)
to Berrien Springs Dam
(Berrien Co.)
St. Joseph River
Indian Lake
Christiana Lake
Eagle Lake
Filets of fish from the lakes and
rivers listed here have been
tested for chemicals.
For all other lakes and rivers in
this county, and for any species
not listed below, see page 9.
Bluegill, perch, and other
panfish are often a Best
Choice. See page 9 for
guidelines if these fish
aren’t listed below.
Christiana Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Northern Pike Mercury Any 1
Dowagiac River
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp PCBs Any 1
2x
(continued on the next page)
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Cass County (continued)
Eagle Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Indian Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp Mercury Any 16
Walleye Mercury
Under 22” 2
Over 22” 1
St. Joseph River
(between Mottville Dam in St. Joseph Co. and Berrien Springs Dam in Berrien Co.)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill PFOS Any 4
Carp PCBs Any 6 Per Year
2x
Largemouth Bass
PCBs Under 18” 1
2x
PCBs &
Mercury
Over 18” 1
Smallmouth Bass
PCBs Under 18” 1
2x
PCBs &
Mercury
Over 18” 1
Sunfish PFOS Any 4
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
* See page 6
p
See page 7
2x
See page 8
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Clinton CountyClinton County
Map of Clinton County, Michigan
St. Johns
Grand River
Dewitt
East
Lansing
Maple River
Lake Ovid
to Webber Dam
(Ionia Co.)
to Moores Park Dam
(Ingham Co.)
Filets of fish from the lakes and
rivers listed here have been
tested for chemicals.
For all other lakes and rivers in
this county, and for any species
not listed below, see page 9.
Bluegill, perch, and other
panfish are often a Best
Choice. See page 9 for
guidelines if these fish
aren’t listed below.
Grand River
(between Moores Park Dam in Ingham Co. and Webber Dam in Ionia Co.)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp PCBs Any
Limited
p
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
(continued on the next page)
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2x
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Clinton County (continued)
Lake Ovid
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bullhead Mercury Any 8
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Maple River
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp Mercury Any 2
* See page 6
p
See page 7
2x
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Eaton CountyEaton County
Map of Eaton County, Michigan
Thornapple
River
Crandell
Lake
Grand River
Potterville
Charlotte
Grand
Ledge
Eaton Rapids
Lansing
downstream of
Smithville Dam
upstream of
Smithville Dam
upstream of
Middleville Dam
(Barry Co.)
to/from Moores Park Dam
(Ingham Co.)
to Webber Dam
(Ionia Co.)
Filets of fish from the lakes and
rivers listed here have been
tested for chemicals.
For all other lakes and rivers in
this county, and for any species
not listed below, see page 9.
Bluegill, perch, and other
panfish are often a Best
Choice. See page 9 for
guidelines if these fish
aren’t listed below.
Crandell Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Largemouth Bass Mercury Any 6 Per Year
Smallmouth Bass Mercury Any 6 Per Year
(continued on the next page)
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Eaton County (continued)
Grand River
(upstream of Smithville Dam)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill Mercury Any 8
Carp PCBs Any
Limited
p
Largemouth Bass
PCBs &
Mercury
Under 18” 2
Mercury Over 18” 1
Rock Bass PFOS Any 2
Smallmouth Bass
PCBs &
Mercury
Under 18” 2
Mercury Over 18” 1
Suckers PCBs Any 1
2x
Sunfish Mercury Any 8
Walleye
PCBs Under 20” 1
2x
PCBs &
Mercury
Over 20” 1
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
Grand River
(between Smithville Dam and Moores Park Dam in Ingham Co.)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill Mercury Any 4
Carp PCBs Any 1
2x
Catfish PCBs Any 1
2x
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Northern Pike
PCBs &
Mercury
Under 30” 1
Over 30” 6 Per Year
(continued on the next page)
* See page 6
p
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2x
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Eaton County (continued)
Grand River
(continued from page 44)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Sunfish Mercury Any 4
Walleye Mercury Any 1
Grand River
(between Moores Park Dam in Ingham Co. and Webber Dam in Ionia Co.)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp PCBs Any
Limited
p
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Thornapple River
(upstream of Middleville Dam in Barry Co.)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill Mercury Any 8
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Suckers Mercury Any 4
Sunfish Mercury Any 8
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Gratiot CountyGratiot County
Map of Gratiot County, Michigan
Bad River
Rainbow Lake
Pine River
Ithaca
upstream of
Alma Dam
Alma
downstream of
St. Louis Dam
St. Louis
Maple River
Alma Dam
St. Louis Dam
Filets of fish from the lakes and
rivers listed here have been
tested for chemicals.
For all other lakes and rivers in
this county, and for any species
not listed below, see page 9.
Bluegill, perch, and other
panfish are often a Best
Choice. See page 9 for
guidelines if these fish
aren’t listed below.
Bad River
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp PCBs Any
Limited
p
Catfish PCBs
Under 18” 1
2x
Over 18” 6 Per Year
2x
Northern Pike
PCBs &
Mercury
Any 2
Maple River
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp Mercury Any 2
(continued on the next page)
* See page 6
p
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2x
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Gratiot County (continued)
Pine River
(upstream of Alma Dam, including the Alma Impoundment)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill Mercury Any 8
Carp PCBs Any 6 Per Year
2x
Catfish Mercury
Under 26” 4
Over 26” 2
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 17” 2
Over 17” 1
Rock Bass Mercury
Under 10” 4
Over 10” 2
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 17” 2
Over 17” 1
Suckers Mercury Any 4
Sunfish Mercury Any 8
Pine River
(between Alma Dam and St. Louis Dam, including the St. Louis Impoundment)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Black Crappie DDT Any
Do Not Eat
p
Bluegill DDT Any
Do Not Eat
p
Carp Dioxins Any
Do Not Eat
p
Catfish Dioxins Any
Do Not Eat
p
Largemouth Bass DDT Any
Do Not Eat
p
Northern Pike DDT Any
Do Not Eat
p
Rock Bass DDT Any
Do Not Eat
p
Smallmouth Bass DDT Any
Do Not Eat
p
Suckers DDT Any
Do Not Eat
p
Sunfish DDT Any
Do Not Eat
p
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Gratiot County (continued)
Pine River
(continued from page 47, between Alma Dam and St. Louis Dam)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
White Crappie DDT Any
Do Not Eat
p
All Other Species DDT Any
Do Not Eat
p
Pine River
(downstream of St. Louis Dam to the Chippewa River)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp DDT Any
Do Not Eat
p
Catfish DDT Any
Do Not Eat
p
Largemouth Bass DDT Any
Do Not Eat
p
Rock Bass DDT Any
Do Not Eat
p
Smallmouth Bass DDT Any
Do Not Eat
p
Suckers DDT Any
Do Not Eat
p
All Other Species DDT Any
Do Not Eat
p
Rainbow Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill
Mercury &
PFOS
Any 16
Sunfish
Mercury &
PFOS
Any 16
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
* See page 6
p
See page 7
2x
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Hillsdale CountyHillsdale County
Map of Hillsdale County, Michigan
Hillsdale
Litchfield
Bird Lake
Lake Diane
Filets of fish from the lake
listed here has been tested for
chemicals.
For all other lakes and rivers in
this county, and for any species
not listed below, see page 9.
Bluegill, perch, and other
panfish are often a Best
Choice. See page 9 for
guidelines if these fish
aren’t listed below.
Bird Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill Mercury Any 4
Sunfish Mercury Any 4
Yellow Perch Mercury Any 4
Lake Diane
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Catfish Mercury Any 4
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p
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IIngham County
Map of Ingham County, Michigan
Williamston
Mason
Leslie
Lake Lansing
Fidelity
Lake
East Lansing
Grand River
upstream of
Smithville Dam
to Webber Dam (Ionia Co.)
to Webberville (Livingston
Co; see Southeast Michigan)
Lansing
between Smithville
Dam (Eaton Co.) and
Moores Park Dam
Grand River
Okemos Historical Village Pond
Jones Lake
Reynolds Drain
Pond
Red Cedar River
Filets of fish from the lakes and rivers listed here have been tested
for chemicals.
For all other lakes and rivers in this county, and for any species not
listed below, see page 9.
Bluegill, perch, and other panfish are often a Best Choice.
See page 9 for guidelines if these fish aren’t listed below.
Fidelity Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Black Crappie Mercury Any 4
Bluegill Mercury Any 8
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Sunfish Mercury Any 8
White Crappie Mercury Any 4
(continued on the next page)
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p
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2x
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Ingham County (continued)
Grand River
(upstream of Smithville Dam in Eaton Co.)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill Mercury Any 8
Carp PCBs Any
Limited
p
Largemouth Bass
PCBs &
Mercury
Under 18” 2
Mercury Over 18” 1
Rock Bass PFOS Any 2
Smallmouth Bass
PCBs &
Mercury
Under 18” 2
Mercury Over 18” 1
Suckers PCBs Any 1
2x
Sunfish Mercury Any 8
Walleye
PCBs Under 20” 1
2x
PCBs &
Mercury
Over 20” 1
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
(continued on the next page)
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Ingham County (continued)
Grand River
(between Smithville Dam in Eaton Co. and Moores Park Dam)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill Mercury Any 4
Carp PCBs Any 1
2x
Catfish PCBs Any 1
2x
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Northern Pike
PCBs &
Mercury
Under 30” 1
Over 30” 6 Per Year
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Sunfish Mercury Any 4
Walleye Mercury Any 1
Grand River
(between Moores Park Dam and Webber Dam in Ionia Co.)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp PCBs Any
Limited
p
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
(continued on the next page)
* See page 6
p
See page 7
2x
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Ingham County (continued)
Jones Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill PFOS Any 6 Per Year
Sunfish PFOS Any 6 Per Year
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
Lake Lansing
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Black Crappie Mercury
Under 9” 4
Over 9” 2
Bluegill PFOS Any 6 Per Year
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Sunfish PFOS Any 6 Per Year
White Crappie Mercury
Under 9” 4
Over 9” 2
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
Okemos Historical Village Pond
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Black Crappie PFOS Any 2
White Crappie PFOS Any 2
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
(continued on the next page)
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Ingham County (continued)
Red Cedar River
(between East Lansing and Webberville in Livingston Co.)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp PCBs Any
Limited
p
Largemouth Bass
PCBs &
Mercury
Under 18” 2
Mercury Over 18” 1
Northern Pike
PCBs &
Mercury
Under 30” 4
Mercury Over 30” 2
Rock Bass Mercury Any 4
Smallmouth Bass
PCBs &
Mercury
Under 18” 2
Mercury Over 18” 1
Reynolds Drain Pond
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill PFOS Any 1
Sunfish PFOS Any 1
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
* See page 6
p
See page 7
2x
See page 8
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Ionia CountyIonia County
Map of Ionia County, Michigan
Morrison Lake
Grand River
Maple River
Portland
to Fallasburg Dam/
Burroughs Dam (Kent Co.)
Grand River
Ionia
Belding
Flat River
Belding Dam
Webber Dam
to Grand Haven (Ottawa Co.)
to Moores Park Dam (Ingham Co.)
Jordan Lake
Filets of fish from the lakes and rivers listed here
have been tested for chemicals.
For all other lakes and rivers in this county, and for
any species not listed below, see page 9.
Bluegill, perch, and other panfish are often a
Best Choice. See page 9 for guidelines if these
fish aren’t listed below.
Flat River
(between Belding Dam and Fallasburg Dam/Burroughs Dam in Kent Co.)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill PFOS Any 4
Rock Bass PFOS Any 2
Suckers PCBs Any 2
2x
Sunfish PFOS Any 4
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
(continued on the next page)
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Ionia County (continued)
Grand River
(between Webber Dam and Moores Park Dam in Ingham Co.)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp PCBs Any
Limited
p
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Grand River
(between Webber Dam and Grand Haven in Ottawa Co.)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill PFOS Any 4
Carp PCBs Any
Limited
p
Catfish PCBs Any 1
2x
Northern Pike
PCBs Under 30” 2
2x
PCBs &
Mercury
Over 30” 2
Suckers PCBs Any 1
2x
Sunfish PFOS Any 4
Walleye PCBs Any 6 Per Year
2x
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
Jordan Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp PCBs Any 1
2x
Largemouth Bass Mercury Any 2
Smallmouth Bass Mercury Any 2
(continued on the next page)
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Ionia County (continued)
Maple River
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp Mercury Any 2
Morrison Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp Mercury Any 16
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Suckers PCBs Any 12
2x
Walleye Mercury Any 4
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p
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2x
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Isabella CountyIsabella County
Map of Isabella County, Michigan
Stevenson Lake
Mt. Pleasant
Littlefield Lake
Lake Isabella
Chippewa River
upstream of
Lake Isabella Dam
downstream of
Lake Isabella Dam
Filets of fish from the lake
listed here has been tested for
chemicals.
For all other lakes and rivers in
this county, and for any species
not listed below, see page 9.
Bluegill, perch, and other
pan
fish are often a Best
Choice. See page 9 for
guidelines if these fish
aren’t listed below
.
Chippewa River
(upstream of Lake Isabella Dam, including Lake Isabella)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Rock Bass Mercury
Under 8” 4
Over 8” 2
Suckers Mercury
Under 13” 4
Over 13” 2
(continued on the next page)
* See page 6
p
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2x
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Isabella County (continued)
Chippewa River
(downstream of Lake Isabella Dam)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp PCBs & Dioxins Any Limited
p
Rock Bass Mercury
Under 8” 4
Over 8” 2
Suckers
Mercury &
PCBs
Any 2
Littlefield Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Stevenson Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bullhead Mercury Any 2
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Northern Pike Mercury
Under 30” 1
Over 30” 6 Per Year
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
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p
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2x
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Jackson CountyJackson County
Map of Jackson County, Michigan
Jackson
Norvell Lake
Vandercook Lake
Clark Lake
Grand River
upstream of
Smithville Dam
(Eaton Co.)
Center Lake
Portage Lake
Grass Lake
Tims Lake
Filets of fish from the lake
listed here has been tested for
chemicals.
For all other lakes and rivers in
this county, and for any species
not listed below, see page 9.
Bluegill, perch, and other
panfish are often a Best
Choice. See page 9 for
guidelines if these fish
aren’t listed below.
Center Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Northern Pike Mercury Any 1
Clark Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Black Crappie Mercury Any 4
Rock Bass Mercury Any 4
White Crappie Mercury Any 4
(continued on the next page)
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p
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2x
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Jackson County (continued)
Grand River
(upstream of Smithville Dam in Eaton Co.)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill Mercury Any 8
Carp PCBs Any
Limited
p
Largemouth Bass
PCBs &
Mercury
Under 18” 2
Mercury Over 18” 1
Rock Bass PFOS Any 2
Smallmouth Bass
PCBs &
Mercury
Under 18” 2
Mercury Over 18” 1
Suckers PCBs Any 1
2x
Sunfish Mercury Any 8
Walleye
PCBs Under 20” 1
2x
PCBs &
Mercury
Over 20” 1
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
Grass Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill PFOS Any 4
Rock Bass
PFOS Under 7” 2
Mercury &
PFOS
Over 7” 2
Sunfish PFOS Any 4
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
Norvell Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp
PCBs &
Mercury
Under 22” 4
PCBs Over 22” 2
2x
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Jackson County (continued)
Portage Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Black Crappie Mercury
Under 10” 4
Over 10” 2
Northern Pike Mercury
Under 30” 1
Over 30” 6 Per Year
White Crappie Mercury
Under 10” 4
Over 10” 2
Tims Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Black Crappie
PFOS &
Mercury
Any 4
Bluegill Mercury Any 4
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Sunfish Mercury Any 4
White Crappie
PFOS &
Mercury
Any 4
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
Vandercook Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill Mercury Any 4
Carp Mercury Any 2
Sunfish Mercury Any 4
Yellow Perch Mercury Any 4
* See page 6
p
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2x
See page 8
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Kalamazoo CountyKalamazoo County
Map of Kalamazoo County, Michigan
Kalamazoo River
Long Lake
Gull Lake
Barton Lake
Gourdneck Lake
Eagle
Lake
Markin Glen Pond
Austin
Lake
to Marshall Dam
(Calhoun Co.)
to Allegan Dam
(Allegan Co.)
downstream of Monarch
Mill Dam
Ruppert Lake
downstream of
Morrow Dam
Kalamazoo River
Morrow Lake
upstream of
Morrow Dam
Portage Creek
Kalamazoo
Portage
upstream of Monarch
Mill Dam
West Lake
Filets of fish from the lakes and
rivers listed here have been
tested for chemicals.
For all other lakes and rivers in
this county, and for any species
not listed below, see page 9.
Bluegill, perch, and other
panfish are often a Best
Choice. See page 9 for
guidelines if these fish
aren’t listed below.
Austin Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill PFOS Any 8
Bullhead Mercury
Under 10” 8
Over 10” 4
Carp
PCBs &
Mercury
Under 30” 16
PCBs 30 to 34” 8
2x
PCBs Over 34” 2
2x
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Sunfish PFOS Any 8
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
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Kalamazoo County (continued)
Barton Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp PCBs Any 1
2x
Northern Pike Mercury Any 6 Per Year
Eagle Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Gourdneck Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Northern Pike Mercury Any 1
Gull Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill Mercury Any 8
Largemouth Bass Mercury Any 1
Northern Pike Mercury Any 1
Rock Bass Mercury Any 8
Smallmouth Bass Mercury Any 1
Smelt PFOS Any 2
Sunfish Mercury Any 8
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
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Kalamazoo County (continued)
Kalamazoo River
(downstream of Morrow Dam to Allegan Dam in Allegan Co.)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Black Crappie PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Bluegill PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Carp PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Catfish PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Largemouth Bass PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Northern Pike PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Rock Bass PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Smallmouth Bass PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Sunfish PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Walleye PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
White Crappie PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
All Other Species PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Kalamazoo River
(upstream of Morrow Dam to Marshall Dam in Calhoun Co.; includes
Morrow Lake)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill PFOS Any 4
Carp PCBs & Dioxins Any 6 Per Year
2x
Catfish PCBs & Dioxins Any 6 Per Year
2x
Largemouth Bass PCBs Any 1
2x
Rock Bass PFOS Any 4
Smallmouth Bass PCBs Any 1
2x
Sunfish PFOS Any 4
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
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Kalamazoo County (continued)
Long Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Black Crappie Mercury Any 2
Bullhead None Any 16
2x
White Crappie Mercury Any 2
Markin Glen Pond
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill
Mercury &
PFOS
Any 8
Sunfish
Mercury &
PFOS
Any 8
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
Morrow Lake
(same guidelines as the Kalamazoo River on page 38 - between Marshall Dam
and Morrow Dam in Calhoun Co.)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill PFOS Any 4
Carp PCBs & Dioxins Any 6 Per Year
2x
Catfish PCBs & Dioxins Any 6 Per Year
2x
Largemouth Bass PCBs Any 1
2x
Rock Bass PFOS Any 4
Smallmouth Bass PCBs Any 1
2x
Sunfish PFOS Any 4
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
(continued on the next page)
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p
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2x
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Kalamazoo County (continued)
Portage Creek
(downstream of Monarch Mill Dam; including Bryant Millpond)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp PCBs Any
Limited
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Suckers PCBs Any 6 Per Year
2x
All Other Species PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
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Portage Creek
(upstream of Monarch Mill Dam; including Monarch Millpond)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp PCBs Any 1
2x
Ruppert Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
West Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill PFOS Any 2
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Sunfish PFOS Any 2
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Kent CountyKent County
Map of Kent County, Michigan
Walker
Rockford
Cedar
Springs
Long Lake
Little Pine Island Lake
Lincoln Lake
Wabasis Lake
Wyoming
Kentwood
Fallasburg Dam
downstream of Middleville
Dam (Barry Co.)
Thornapple River
Rogue River
Clear Bottom
Lake
Myers
Lake
Bostwick Lake
Flat River
Rockford Dam
LaBarge Impoundment
Grand River
Campbell Lake
Lake Bella Vista
Walden
Lake
Camp Lake
Grand
Rapids
Freska Lake
Indian Mill Creek
Belmont
Creek
Versluis
Lake
Emerald
Lake
Reeds
Lake
Plaster Creek
Ponds at 4300 Cannonsburg Rd.
Cascade
Impoundment
Ada
Impoundment
Filets of fish from the lakes and
rivers listed here have been
tested for chemicals.
For all other lakes and rivers in
this county, and for any species
not listed below, see page 9.
Bluegill, perch, and other
panfish are often a Best
Choice. See page 9 for
guidelines if these fish
aren’t listed below.
Belmont Creek
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Brook Trout Mercury
Under 9” 12
Over 9” 8
Bostwick Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill Mercury Any 12
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Sunfish Mercury Any 12
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Kent County (continued)
Camp Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bullhead
DDT, PCBs &
Mercury
Any 8
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Campbell Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Clear Bottom Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill Mercury Any 12
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Sunfish Mercury Any 12
Emerald Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Yellow Perch Mercury Any 8
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Kent County (continued)
Flat River
(between Belding Dam and Fallasburg Dam/Burroughs Dam)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Rock Bass Mercury Any 8
Suckers PCBs Any 2
2x
Flat River
(between Fallasburg Dam/Burroughs Dam and Lowell Dam)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill PFOS Any 4
Carp PCBs Any 1
2x
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Rock Bass Mercury Any 12
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Suckers Mercury Any 8
Sunfish PFOS Any 4
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
Freska Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill
PFOS &
Mercury
Any 2
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Sunfish
PFOS &
Mercury
Any 2
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
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Kent County (continued)
Grand River
(between Webber Dam in Ionia Co. and Grand Haven in Ottawa Co.)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill PFOS Any 4
Carp PCBs Any
Limited
p
Catfish PCBs Any 1
2x
Northern Pike
PCBs Under 30” 2
2x
PCBs &
Mercury
Over 30” 2
Suckers PCBs Any 1
2x
Sunfish PFOS Any 4
Walleye PCBs Any 6 Per Year
2x
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
Indian Mill Creek
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Brown Trout PFOS & PCBs Any 2
Rainbow Trout PFOS Any 2
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
Lake Bella Vista
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Yellow Perch Mercury Any 16
Lincoln Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Rock Bass Mercury Any 4
Walleye Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
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Kent County (continued)
Little Pine Island Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Black Crappie Mercury Any 8
Bluegill Mercury Any 4
Sunfish Mercury Any 4
White Crappie Mercury Any 8
Long Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Myers Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Black Crappie Mercury Any 8
Bluegill Mercury Any 12
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Sunfish Mercury Any 12
White Crappie Mercury Any 8
Plaster Creek
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Rock Bass
PFOS &
Mercury
Any 2
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
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Kent County (continued)
Ponds at 4300 Cannonsburg Rd., Belmont
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
All Species PFOS Any
Do Not Eat
p
Reeds Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Largemouth Bass
DDT, PCBs &
Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Northern Pike
Mercury Under 30” 2
PCBs &
Mercury
Over 30” 1
Smallmouth Bass
DDT, PCBs &
Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Walleye
DDT, PCBs &
Mercury
Under 26” 1
DDT & PCBs Over 26” 1
2x
Rogue River
(upstream of Rockford Dam)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Brown Trout PFOS Any 2
Largemouth Bass Mercury Any 1
Smallmouth Bass Mercury Any 1
Suckers Mercury Any 2
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
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Kent County (continued)
Rogue River
(downstream of Rockford Dam)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Brown Trout PFOS Any 2
Crayfish Mercury Any 8
Rock Bass PFOS Any 4
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
Thornapple River
(downstream of Middleville Dam in Barry County; includes the Ada
Impoundment, the Cascade Impoundment, and the LaBarge Impoundments)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill Mercury Any 4
Carp
PCBs &
Mercury
Any 2
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Rock Bass Mercury Any 4
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Sunfish Mercury Any 4
Versluis Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill
Mercury &
PFOS
Any 4
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Northern Pike Mercury
Under 30” 2
Over 30” 1
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
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Kent County (continued)
Versluis Lake
(continued from page 74)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Sunfish
Mercury &
PFOS
Any 4
Walleye Mercury
Under 20” 2
Over 20” 1
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
Wabasis Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Walden Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
All Species PFOS Any 6 Per Year
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
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Mecosta CountyMecosta County
Map of Mecosta County, Michigan
Horsehead Lake
Chippewa Lake
Big Rapids
Muskegon River
upstream of Rogers Dam
Filets of fish from the lakes and
rivers listed here have been
tested for chemicals.
For all other lakes and rivers in
this county, and for any species
not listed below, see page 9.
Bluegill, perch, and other
panfish ar
e often a Best
Choice. See page 9 for
guidelines if these fish
aren’t listed below.
Chippewa Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill Mercury Any 16
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Sunfish Mercury Any 16
Horsehead Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
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Mecosta County (continued)
Muskegon River
(upstream of Rogers Dam)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp Mercury Any 2
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
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Montcalm CountyMontcalm County
Map of Montcalm County, Michigan
Greenville
Six Lakes
Rock Lake
upstream of
Greenville Dam
Flat River
Whitefish Lake
Rainbow
Lake
Pine
River
Stanton
Clifford Lake
Nevins Lake
Wolf Creek
Tamarack Lake
Cowden Lake
Lake Montcalm
Little Whitefish
Lake
Belding
Filets of fish from the lakes and
rivers listed here have been
tested for chemicals.
For all other lakes and rivers in
this county, and for any species
not listed below, see page 9.
Bluegill, perch, and other
panfish are often a Best
Choice. See page 9 for
guidelines if these fish
aren’t listed below.
Clifford Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Cowden Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill Mercury Any 16
Sunfish Mercury Any 16
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Montcalm County (continued)
Flat River
(upstream of Greenville)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Rock Bass Mercury Any 4
Suckers Mercury
Under 12” 12
Over 12” 8
Lake Montcalm
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Largemouth Bass Mercury Any 1
Smallmouth Bass Mercury Any 1
Little Whitefish Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Nevins Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
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Montcalm County (continued)
Pine River
(upstream of Alma Dam, including the Alma Impoundment)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp PCBs Any 6 Per Year
2x
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 16” 2
Over 16” 1
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 16” 2
Over 16” 1
Suckers Mercury Any 4
Rainbow Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Northern Pike Mercury
Under 32” 6 Per Year
Over 32”
Do Not Eat
p
Rock Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Walleye Mercury
Under 20” 2
Over 20” 1
Six Lakes
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Northern Pike Mercury
Under 30” 1
Over 30” 6 Per Year
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Montcalm County (continued)
Tamarack Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill
PFOS &
Mercury
Any 12
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Sunfish
PFOS &
Mercury
Any 12
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
Whitefish Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill Mercury Any 8
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Rock Bass Mercury Any 4
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Sunfish Mercury Any 8
Wolf Creek
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Rock Bass Mercury Any 2
Suckers Mercury Any 8
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Muskegon CountyMuskegon County
Map of Muskegon County, Michigan
Bear Lake
Norton Shores
LAKE MICHIGAN
Mona Lake
Muskegon River
downstream of
Croton Dam
(Newaygo Co.)
Black Creek
White Lake
Carlton Creek
Pierson Drain
Muskegon Lake
Ruddiman
Creek Lagoon
Big Blue Lake
Filets of fish from the lakes and
rivers listed here have been
tested for chemicals.
For all other lakes and rivers in
this county, and for any species
not listed below, see page 9.
Bluegill, perch, and other
panfish are often a Best
Choice. See page 9 for
guidelines if these fish
aren’t listed below.
Bear Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Largemouth Bass PCBs Any 6 Per Year
2x
Northern Pike
PCBs &
Mercury
Any 2
Rock Bass Mercury Any 4
Smallmouth Bass PCBs Any 6 Per Year
2x
Walleye
Mercury Under 18” 4
PCBs
18” to 22” 6 Per Year
2x
Over 22”
Limited
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All Other Species PCBs Any 6 Per Year
2x
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Muskegon County (continued)
Big Blue Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 16” 2
Over 16” 1
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 16” 2
Over 16” 1
Black Creek
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp PCBs Any
Limited
p
Suckers PCBs Any 6 Per Year
2x
Carlton Creek
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Brook Trout
PFOS &
Mercury
Any 4
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
Mona Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp
DDT Under 18” 2
2x
PCBs
18” to 28” 6 Per Year
2x
Over 28”
Limited
p
Largemouth Bass PCBs Any 1
2x
Smallmouth Bass PCBs Any 1
2x
Walleye PCBs
Under 20” 1
2x
Over 20” 6 Per Year
2x
All Other Species PCBs Any 6 Per Year
2x
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Muskegon County (continued)
Muskegon Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Largemouth Bass PCBs Any 6 Per Year
2x
Northern Pike
PCBs &
Mercury
Any 2
Rock Bass Mercury Any 4
Smallmouth Bass PCBs Any 6 Per Year
2x
Walleye
Mercury Under 18” 4
PCBs
18” to 22” 6 Per Year
2x
Over 22”
Limited
p
All Other Species PCBs Any 6 Per Year
2x
Muskegon River
(downstream from Croton Dam in Newaygo Co.)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Suckers Mercury Any 2
Walleye PCBs Any 6 Per Year
2x
Pierson Drain
(includes Sadony Bayou)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill PFOS Any 2
Sunfish PFOS Any 2
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
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Muskegon County (continued)
Ruddiman Creek Lagoon
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
p
Largemouth Bass PCBs Any 1
2x
Smallmouth Bass PCBs Any 1
2x
All Other Species PCBs Any 6 Per Year
2x
White Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp PCBs Any
Limited
p
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Northern Pike
PCBs &
Mercury
Any 2
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Suckers Mercury Any 2
Walleye PCBs Any 6 Per Year
2x
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Newaygo CountyNewaygo County
Map of Newaygo County, Michigan
Ludington
White Cloud
Diamond Lake
Robinson
Lake
Hess
Lake
Sand Lake
Sylvan Lake
Brooks
Lake
Bills
Lake
downstream of
Croton Dam
upstream of
Croton Dam
Muskegon River
Pere Marquette River
(Little South Branch)
Fremont
Fremont Lake
Newaygo
Emerald Lake
Walkup Lake
Pere Marquette River
(Big South Branch)
Filets of fish from the lakes and rivers listed here have been
tested for chemicals.
For all other lakes and rivers in this county, and for any
species not listed below, see page 9.
Bluegill, perch, and other panfish are often a Best
Choice. See page 9 for guidelines if these fish aren’t
listed below.
Bills Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Brooks Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Black Crappie Mercury Any 4
White Crappie Mercury Any 4
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Newaygo County (continued)
Diamond Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Emerald Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Northern Pike Mercury
Under 26” 2
Over 26” 1
Fremont Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp PCBs Any 1
2x
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Hess Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp PCBs Any 2
2x
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 4
18” to 20” 2
Over 20” 1
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 4
18” to 20” 2
Over 20” 1
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Newaygo County (continued)
Muskegon River
(downstream from Croton Dam)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Suckers Mercury Any 2
Walleye PCBs Any 6 Per Year
2x
Muskegon River
(upstream from Croton Dam)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Suckers
PCBs &
Mercury
Under 18” 4
Mercury Over 18” 2
Walleye Mercury Any 1
Pere Marquette River
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill PFOS Any 6 Per Year
Brown Trout PCBs Any 1
2x
Northern Pike
PCBs &
Mercury
Under 30” 2
PCBs Over 30” 6 Per Year
2x
Rock Bass PFOS Any 1
Suckers
PCBs &
Mercury
Under 18” 4
PCBs Over 18” 6 Per Year
2x
Sunfish PFOS Any 6 Per Year
Yellow Perch PFOS Any 1
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
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Newaygo County (continued)
Robinson Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Northern Pike Mercury
Under 30” 2
Over 30” 1
Sand Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Black Crappie Mercury
Under 9” 16
Over 9” 4
Northern Pike Mercury
Under 30” 2
Over 30” 1
White Crappie Mercury
Under 9” 16
Over 9” 4
Sylvan Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Northern Pike Mercury
Under 30” 1
Over 30” 6 Per Year
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Walkup Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill Mercury Any 16
Sunfish Mercury Any 16
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Oceana CountyOceana County
Map of Oceana County, Michigan
Hudsonville
Hart
Carlton Creek
Pentwater Lake
LAKE MICHIGAN
Filets of fish from the lakes and
rivers listed here have been
tested for chemicals.
For all other lakes and rivers in
this county, and for any species
not listed below, see page 9.
Bluegill, perch, and other
panfish are often a Best
Choice. See page 9 for
guidelines if these fish
aren’t listed below.
Carlton Creek
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Brook Trout
PFOS &
Mercury
Any 4
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
Pentwater Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Northern Pike Mercury Any 2
When shing the river near Lake Michigan, please check the lake guidelines
on page 16, too.
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Oceana County (continued)
Pere Marquette River
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill PFOS Any 6 Per Year
Brown Trout PCBs Any 1
2x
Northern Pike
PCBs &
Mercury
Under 30” 2
PCBs Over 30” 6 Per Year
2x
Rock Bass PFOS Any 1
Suckers
PCBs &
Mercury
Under 18” 4
PCBs Over 18” 6 Per Year
2x
Sunfish PFOS Any 6 Per Year
Yellow Perch PFOS Any 1
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
See which fish are safe to eat from Lake Michigan on Page 16.
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Ottawa CountyOttawa County
Map of Ottawa County, Michigan
Ferrysburg
Lake Macatawa
Holland
Coopersville
Grand River
Zeeland
Crockery
Lake
LAKE MICHIGAN
Grand
Haven
Pigeon River
Hudsonville
Filets of fish from the lakes and
rivers listed here have been
tested for chemicals.
this county, and for any species
For all other lakes and rivers in
not listed below, see page 9.
Bluegill, perch, and other
panfish are often a Best
Choice. See page 9 for
guidelines if these fish
aren’t listed below.
Crockery Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
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Ottawa County (continued)
Grand River
(between Webber Dam in Ionia Co. and Grand Haven in Ottawa Co.)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill PFOS Any 4
Carp PCBs Any
Limited
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Catfish PCBs Any 1
2x
Northern Pike
PCBs Under 30” 2
2x
PCBs &
Mercury
Over 30” 2
Suckers PCBs Any 1
2x
Sunfish PFOS Any 4
Walleye PCBs Any 6 Per Year
2x
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
When shing the river near Lake Michigan, please use the guidelines on page 16.
Lake Macatawa
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill PFOS Any 4
Carp PCBs Any
Do Not Eat
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Freshwater Drum PCBs Any
Limited
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Largemouth Bass PCBs
Under 18” 2
2x
Over 18” 1
2x
Smallmouth Bass PCBs
Under 18” 2
2x
Over 18” 1
2x
Sunfish PFOS Any 4
Walleye PCBs Any
Limited
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Yellow Perch
PFOS Under 11” 8
Mercury Over 11” 4
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
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Ottawa County (continued)
Pigeon River
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Suckers Mercury
Under 15” 8
Over 15” 4
When shing the river near Lake Michigan, please use the guidelines on page 16.
See which fish are safe to eat from Lake Michigan on Page 16.
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St. Joseph CountySt. Joseph County
Map of St. Joseph County, Michigan
Pigeon River
Fawn River
Sturgis
St. Joseph River
Klinger Lake
Clear
Lake
Long
Lake
Thompson Lake
Sturgeon
Lake
Palmer Lake
to Riley Dam
(Branch Co.)
upstream of
Mottville Dam
downstream of
Mottville Dam
Mottville
Impoundment
Constantine
Impoundment
Three River
Impoundment
Sturgis
Impoundment
to Berrien Springs Dam
(Berrien Co.)
Three
Rivers
Pleasant Lake
Prairie River Lake
Filets of fish from the lakes and
rivers listed here have been
tested for chemicals.
For all other lakes and rivers in
this county, and for any species
not listed below, see page 9.
Bluegill, perch, and other
panfish are often a Best
Choice. See page 9 for
guidelines if these fish
aren’t listed below.
Clear Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Northern Pike Mercury
Under 28” 2
Over 28” 1
Fawn River
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp Mercury Any 4
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 16” 2
Over 16” 1
Rock Bass Mercury
Under 7” 12
Over 7” 4
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St. Joseph County (continued)
Fawn River
(continued from page 95)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 16” 2
Over 16” 1
Suckers Mercury Any 12
Klinger Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Northern Pike Mercury
Under 30” 1
Over 30” 6 Per Year
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Long Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill
PFOS &
Mercury
Any 12
Bullhead
PCBs &
Mercury
Any 4
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Sunfish
PFOS &
Mercury
Any 12
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
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St. Joseph County (continued)
Palmer Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill Mercury Any 12
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Sunfish Mercury Any 12
Pigeon River
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Rock Bass
PFOS Under 10” 1
PFOS &
Mercury
Over 10” 1
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Suckers PCBs Any 1
2x
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
Pleasant Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
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St. Joseph County (continued)
Prairie River Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Northern Pike Mercury
Under 30” 1
Over 30” 6 Per Year
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
St. Joseph River
(upstream of Mottville Dam to Riley Dam in Branch Co., includes Mottville
Impoundment, Sturgeon Lake, the Sturgis Impoundment, the Three Rivers
Impoundment, and the Constantine Impoundment)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill Mercury Any 12
Carp Mercury Any 4
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 2
Over 18” 1
Sunfish Mercury Any 12
Walleye
PCBs &
Mercury
Under 20” 2
Mercury Over 20” 1
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St. Joseph River
(downstream of Mottville Dam to Berrien Springs Dam in Berrien Co.)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bluegill PFOS Any 4
Carp PCBs Any 6 Per Year
2x
Largemouth Bass
PCBs Under 18” 1
2x
PCBs &
Mercury
Over 18” 1
Smallmouth Bass
PCBs Under 18” 1
2x
PCBs &
Mercury
Over 18” 1
Sunfish PFOS Any 4
PFOS can’t be reduced by trimming and cooking. Do not double MI Servings.
Sturgeon Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Northern Pike Mercury
Under 30” 2
Over 30” 1
Thompson Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Bullhead Mercury Any 16
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 1
Over 18” 6 Per Year
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Van Buren CountyVan Buren County
Map of Van Buren County, Michigan
Bangor
South
Haven
Hartford
Black River
(and all tributaries)
LAKE MICHIGAN
Van Auken Lake
Rush Lake
Maple Lake
Big Crooked Lake
North Scott Lake
Thr
ee Mile Lake
Gobles
Filets of fish from the lakes and rivers
listed here have been tested for
chemicals.
For all other lakes and rivers in this
county, and for any species not listed
below, see page 9.
Bluegill, perch, and other
panfish are often a Best Choice.
See page 9 for guidelines if
these fish aren’t listed below
.
Big Crooked Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 4
Over 18” 2
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 4
Over 18” 2
Black River
(Including South Branch, North and Middle Branches in Allegan Co.,
and all tributaries)
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp PCBs Any
Limited
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Suckers
PCBs &
Mercury
Under 16” 4
Mercury Over 16” 2
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Van Buren County (continued)
Maple Lake
Type of Fish
Chemicals of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Carp PCBs
Under 20” 12
2x
20” to 26” 1
2x
Over 26” 6 Per Year
2x
Largemouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 4
Over 18” 2
Smallmouth Bass Mercury
Under 18” 4
Over 18” 2
North Scott Lake
Type of Fish
Chemical of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Northern Pike Mercury Any 6 Per Year
Rush Lake
Type of Fish
Chemical of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Northern Pike Mercury
Under 30” 1
Over 30” 6 Per Year
Three Mile Lake
Type of Fish
Chemical of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Northern Pike Mercury
Under 30” 2
Over 30” 1
Van Auken Lake
Type of Fish
Chemical of
Concern
Size of Fish
(length in inches)
MI Servings
per Month*
Northern Pike Mercury
Under 30” 2
Over 30” 1
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Southwest Michigan
Lakes & Rivers
Don’t see a certain lake or river listed?
For the guidelines to all other lakes and rivers in southwest
Michigan, please see page 9. To get an ESF Guide for another region,
visit Michigan.gov/EatSafeFish or call 800-648-6942.
Ada Impoundment (Thornapple River) ..................................................... 74
Alma Impoundment
(Pine River) ............................................................. 80
Austin Lake
........................................................................................... 63
Bad River
.............................................................................................. 46
Barton Lake
........................................................................................... 64
Battle Creek River
................................................................................. 36
Bear Lake
.............................................................................................. 82
Beaver Dam Pond
................................................................................. 36
Belmont Creek
...................................................................................... 68
Big Blue Lake
........................................................................................ 83
Big Crooked Lake
................................................................................ 100
Bills Lake
............................................................................................... 86
Bird Lake
............................................................................................... 49
Black Creek
........................................................................................... 83
Black River
(Allegan Co.) .......................................................................... 18
Black River
(Van Buren Co.) .................................................................... 100
Bostwick Lake
....................................................................................... 68
Bristol Lake
........................................................................................... 24
Brooks Lake
.......................................................................................... 86
Bryant Millpond
(Portage Creek) .............................................................. 67
Camp Lake
............................................................................................ 69
Campbell Lake
...................................................................................... 69
Carlton Creek
(Muskegon Co.) .................................................................. 83
Carlton Creek
(Oceana Co.) ...................................................................... 90
Carter Lake
........................................................................................... 24
Cary Lake
.............................................................................................. 32
Cascade Impoundment
(Thornapple River) ............................................... 74
Center Lake
........................................................................................... 60
Chippewa Lake...................................................................................... 76
Chippewa River
..................................................................................... 58
Christiana Lake
..................................................................................... 39
Clark Lake
............................................................................................. 60
Clear Bottom Lake
................................................................................ 69
Clear Lake
............................................................................................. 95
Clifford Lake
.......................................................................................... 78
Coldwater Lake
..................................................................................... 33
Constantine Impoundment (St. Joseph River) .......................................... 98
Cowden Lake
........................................................................................ 78
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Craig Lake (Randall Lake Chain) ................................................................. 34
Crandell Lake
........................................................................................ 43
Crockery Lake
....................................................................................... 92
Crooked Lake
........................................................................................ 25
Diamond Lake
....................................................................................... 87
Dowagiac River
..................................................................................... 39
Duck Lake
............................................................................................. 37
Eagle Lake
(Cass Co.) ............................................................................... 40
Eagle Lake
(Kalamazoo Co.) ...................................................................... 64
East Long Lake
...................................................................................... 33
Elks Lodge Pond
.................................................................................... 37
Emerald Lake
(Kent Co.) .......................................................................... 69
Emerald Lake
(Newaygo Co.) .................................................................... 87
Fawn River
............................................................................................ 95
Fenner Lake
.......................................................................................... 19
Fidelity Lake
.......................................................................................... 50
Fine Lake
............................................................................................... 25
Flat River
(Ionia Co.) ................................................................................ 55
Flat River
(Kent Co.) ................................................................................ 70
Flat River
(Montcalm Co.) ......................................................................... 79
Fremont Lake
........................................................................................ 87
Freska Lake
........................................................................................... 70
Galien River
.......................................................................................... 29
Goguac Lake
......................................................................................... 37
Gourdneck Lake
.................................................................................... 64
Grand River
(Clinton Co.) ......................................................................... 41
Grand River
(Eaton Co.) ........................................................................... 44
Grand River
(Ingham Co.) ......................................................................... 51
Grand River
(Ionia Co.) ............................................................................ 56
Grand River
(Jackson Co.) ........................................................................ 61
Grand River
(Kent Co.)............................................................................. 71
Grand River
(Ottawa Co.) ......................................................................... 93
Grass Lake
............................................................................................. 61
Green Bay, Big Bay de Noc & Little Bay de Noc
.................................... 17
Gull Lake
............................................................................................... 64
Gun Lake
............................................................................................... 25
Hamilton Impoundment
(Rabbit River) .................................................... 23
Harts Lake
............................................................................................. 37
Helmer Creek
........................................................................................ 37
Hess Lake
.............................................................................................. 87
Horsehead Lake
.................................................................................... 76
Hutchins Lake
....................................................................................... 19
Indian Lake
........................................................................................... 40
Indian Mill Creek
.................................................................................. 71
Irving Impoundment
(Thornapple River) ................................................... 27
Jones Lake
............................................................................................ 53
Jordan Lake
(Barry Co.)............................................................................ 25
Jordan Lake
(Ionia Co.) ............................................................................ 56
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Kalamazoo Lake .................................................................................... 19
Kalamazoo River
(Allegan Co.) ................................................................. 20
Kalamazoo River
(Calhoun Co.) ................................................................ 38
Kalamazoo River
(Kalamazoo Co.) ............................................................. 65
Klinger Lake
.......................................................................................... 96
LaBarge Impoundment
(Thornapple River) ............................................... 74
Lake Allegan
.......................................................................................... 21
Lake Bella Vista
..................................................................................... 71
Lake Chapin
(St. Joseph River) .................................................................. 30
Lake Diane
............................................................................................ 49
Lake Isabella
(Chippewa River).................................................................. 58
Lake Lansing
......................................................................................... 53
Lake Lavine
........................................................................................... 33
Lake Macatawa
..................................................................................... 93
Lake Michigan
....................................................................................... 16
Lake Montcalm
..................................................................................... 79
Lake Ovid
.............................................................................................. 42
Leach Lake
............................................................................................ 26
Lincoln Lake
.......................................................................................... 71
Little Pine Island Lake
........................................................................... 72
Little Whitefish Lake
............................................................................. 79
Littlefield Lake
...................................................................................... 59
Long Lake
(Kalamazoo Co.) ....................................................................... 66
Long Lake
(Kent Co.) ................................................................................ 72
Long Lake
(St. Joseph Co.) ........................................................................ 96
Maple Lake
......................................................................................... 101
Maple River
(Clinton Co.) ......................................................................... 42
Maple River
(Gratiot Co.) ......................................................................... 46
Maple River
(Ionia Co.) ............................................................................ 57
Markin Glen Pond
................................................................................. 66
Middleville Impoundment
(Thornapple River) .......................................... 27
Mona Lake
............................................................................................ 83
Monarch Millpond
(Portage Creek) .......................................................... 67
Morrison Lake
(Randall Lake Chain, Branch Co.) ........................................... 34
Morrison Lake
(Ionia Co.) ........................................................................ 57
Morrow Lake
........................................................................................ 66
Mottville Impoundment
(St. Joseph River) ............................................... 98
Muskegon Lake
..................................................................................... 84
Muskegon River
(Mecosta Co.) ................................................................ 77
Muskegon River
(Muskegon Co.) .............................................................. 84
Muskegon River
(Newaygo Co.)................................................................ 88
Myers Lake
........................................................................................... 72
Nevins Lake
........................................................................................... 79
North Scott Lake
................................................................................. 101
Norvell Lake
.......................................................................................... 61
Okemos Historical Village Pond
............................................................ 53
Osterhout Lake
..................................................................................... 22
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Ox Creek ............................................................................................... 29
Palmer Lake
.......................................................................................... 97
Paw Paw Lake
....................................................................................... 30
Payne Lake
............................................................................................ 26
Pentwater Lake
..................................................................................... 90
Pere Marquette River
(Newaygo Co.) ....................................................... 88
Pere Marquette River
(Oceana Co.) ......................................................... 91
Pierson Drain
........................................................................................ 84
Pigeon River
(Ottawa Co.) ........................................................................ 94
Pigeon River
(St. Joseph Co.) .................................................................... 97
Pine Creek & Impoundment
................................................................. 22
Pine Lake
.............................................................................................. 26
Pine River
(Gratiot Co.) ............................................................................ 47
Pine River
(Montcalm Co.) ........................................................................ 80
Plaster Creek
........................................................................................ 72
Pleasant Lake
........................................................................................ 97
Ponds at 4300 Cannonsburg Rd., Belmont
........................................... 73
Portage Creek
....................................................................................... 67
Portage Lake
......................................................................................... 62
Prairie Lake
........................................................................................... 38
Prairie River Lake
.................................................................................. 98
Rabbit River
.......................................................................................... 23
Rainbow Lake
(Gratiot Co.) ...................................................................... 48
Rainbow Lake
(Montcalm Co.) .................................................................. 80
Randall Lake Chain................................................................................ 34
Red Cedar River
.................................................................................... 54
Reeds Lake
............................................................................................ 73
Reynolds Drain Pond
............................................................................ 54
Robinson Lake
...................................................................................... 89
Rock Lake
.............................................................................................. 80
Rogue River
.......................................................................................... 73
Ruddiman Creek Lagoon
...................................................................... 85
Ruppert Lake
........................................................................................ 67
Rush Lake
............................................................................................ 101
Sadony Bayou
(Pierson Drain) .................................................................. 84
Sand Lake
.............................................................................................. 89
Selkirk Lake
........................................................................................... 23
Six Lakes
............................................................................................... 80
Stevenson Lake
..................................................................................... 59
Sturgeon Lake
(St. Joseph River) ............................................................... 99
Sturgis Impoundment
(St. Joseph River) ................................................... 98
St. Joseph River
(Berrien Co.) ................................................................... 30
St. Joseph River
(Branch Co.) ................................................................... 34
St. Joseph River
(Cass Co.) ...................................................................... 40
St. Joseph River
(St. Joseph Co.) ............................................................... 98
St. Louis Impoundment
(Pine River) ........................................................ 47
Sylvan Lake
........................................................................................... 89
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Tamarack Lake ...................................................................................... 81
Thompson Lake
.................................................................................... 99
Thornapple Lake
(Thornapple River) ......................................................... 27
Thornapple River
(Barry Co.) ................................................................... 27
Thornapple River
(Eaton Co.) .................................................................. 45
Thornapple River
(Kent Co.) .................................................................... 74
Three Mile Lake
.................................................................................. 101
Three Rivers Impoundment
(St. Joseph River) .......................................... 98
Tims Lake
.............................................................................................. 62
Union Lake
(St. Joseph River) .................................................................... 35
Van Auken Lake
.................................................................................. 101
Vandercook Lake
.................................................................................. 62
Versluis Lake
......................................................................................... 74
Wabasis Lake
........................................................................................ 75
Walden Lake
......................................................................................... 75
Walkup Lake
......................................................................................... 89
West Lake
............................................................................................. 67
White Lake
............................................................................................ 85
Whitefish Lake
...................................................................................... 81
Wolf Creek
............................................................................................ 81
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What Are the What Are the
Chemicals of Concern?Chemicals of Concern?
Chemicals that cause Michigan’s Eat Safe Fish guidelines are DDT,
dioxins, mercury, PCBs, PFOS, selenium, and toxaphene. A lot of
these chemicals were put into our environment before we knew
the long-term problems these chemicals caused.
Even though many of these chemicals are no longer used, they still
remain in our environment. These chemicals can travel through the
air and be carried by rain run-off and storm drains into our lakes,
rivers, and wetlands. Once these chemicals are in the water, they
sink to the bottom and become a part of the fish food chain.
The U.S. Clean Water Act and U.S. Clean Air Act have cut back on a
lot of this pollution. In fact, the amount of DDT, dioxins, PCBs, and
toxaphene in our fish are slowly going down. However, mercury
continues to be a worldwide problem and newer chemicals, like
PFOS, may continue to be found in the environment for a long
time.
Chemical of
Concern
What is it?
Potential Health
Problems
DDT
(dichlorodiphenyl-
trichloroethane)
• was one of the first
modern insecticides
• was banned in 1972
• linked to the
development of cancer
• linked to the
development of
diabetes
Dioxins
• are not made on
purpose
• are created when
chlorine chemicals are
made or used
• can be released when
things that have
chlorine in them - like
paper or plastic - are
burned
• also can be released
from old or poorly
contained waste sites
or intentional dumping
• linked to the
development of cancer
• fertility can be harmed
• thyroid function can
be harmed
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Chemicals of Concern (continued from page 107)
Chemical of
Concern
What is it?
Potential Health
Problems
Mercury
• is a natural element
• can be released from
smokestacks of coal-
fired power plants and
other industry
• brain development can
be harmed in fetuses
and children
• heart function can be
harmed in older adults
• immune system can be
harmed
PCBs
(polychlorinated
biphenyls)
• were used in electrical
equipment - like
transformers
• were found in
hydraulic oils
• brain development can
be harmed in fetuses
and children
• linked to the
development of cancer
• linked to the
development of
diabetes
• immune system can be
harmed
PFOS
(perfluorooctane
sulfonate)
• is used for
waterproofing clothes,
in fire-fighting foams,
papers and packaging,
cleaning products, and
pesticides
• is now rarely used in
the United States
• thyroid function can
be harmed
• brain development can
be harmed in fetuses
and children
Selenium
• is a natural element
• is needed for your
body to function, but
too much is harmful
• through mining
activities, selenium-
rich rock and water got
into lakes and rivers
• hair loss
• loss of fingernails
• fatigue
• irritability
• mild nerve damage
Toxaphene
• was an insecticide for
cotton and vegetables
and on livestock and
poultry
• was sometimes
added to lakes to kill
unwanted fish
• was banned in 1990
• immune system can be
harmed
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