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Fish OEHHA Fish Advisories American shad, Chinook (king) salmon, steelhead trout, striped bass,and white sturgeon caught in California
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A guide to eating American shad, Chinook (king) salmon, steelhead trout, striped bass,
and white sturgeon caught in California rivers, estuaries, and coastal waters
[02/15/12]
- Download the advisory guide as a pdf file
- Download report: Health Advisory And Safe Eating Guidelines For American Shad, Chinook (King) Salmon, Steelhead Trout, Striped Bass, And White Sturgeon Caught In California Rivers, Estuaries, And Coastal Waters
- Download the list of Frequently Asked Questions - Safe Eating Guidelines for American Shad, Chinook (king) Salmon, Steelhead Trout, Striped Bass, and White Sturgeon in California
A guide to eating American shad, Chinook (king) salmon, steelhead trout, striped bass,
and white sturgeon caught in California rivers, estuaries, and coastal waters
Women 18 – 45 and Children 1 – 17 Years
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Men over age 17 and women over 45
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Safe to Eat |
2 Servings a week |
1 Serving a week |
These guidelines do not apply to these fish caught in lakes or reservoirs.
Why eat fish?
Eating fish is good for your health. Fish have Omega-3s
that can reduce your risk for heart disease and improve how the brain develops in unborn babies and children.
What is the concern?
Some fish have high levels of mercury and PCBs. Mercury can negatively affect how the brain develops in unborn babies and children. It is especially important for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding to follow these guidelines. PCBs might cause cancer.
The recommended serving of fish is about the size and thickness of your hand. Give children smaller servings.
** Note: It is only legal to keep hatchery steelhead and only in select waters. Hatchery steelhead are identified by a missing adipose fin and healed scar in the location of the missing fin. All wild steelhead must be released unharmed.
Check California Department of Fish and Game Regulations (www.dfg.ca.gov/regulations/) for salmon, steelhead, striped bass, and white sturgeon, including legal sizes, bag and possession limits, and seasons, which can vary from year to year.
= high in Omega-3s and you can eat them at least once a week
Eating fish with omega-3s can lower heart disease in adults and help babies’ brains to develop.
