Minnesota fish consumption guidelines are updated periodically. Come back regularly.
Last update of advice: April 2025
The Fish consumption orientation program at MDH, working alongside other state agencies, regularly examines scientific information and contaminants for Minnesota Waterbodies and emits up -to -date advice if necessary. The most studied contaminants of Minnesota fish include mercury, polychlorine biphenyls (PCB) and polyfluoroalkyle (PFA) substances.
Fish is an important part of a nutritious and well -balanced diet and a part of many Minnesotan traditions and cultures. MDH fish consumption guidelines aim to provide Minnesotans with the information they need to make informed choices for the health and safety of their family.
Minnesota fish consumption guidelines depend on the fish you eat and who you are. Pregnant people plan to be pregnant and children must pay more attention to the types of eating fish and at the frequency to eat fish, as they are more sensitive to contaminants.
Fish consumption guidelines for minnesota lakes can be found in Lakefinder. (Update: April 2025)
Fish consumption information in other languages
“Talk about fish and eat fish”
Produced by Dong Heu, filmmaker
Railed by John Ny Vang, Executive Director of the Chapter of Sportsmen of the Capitol of Minnesota Deer Hunters Association
Shorter segments of Hmong video: “Talk about fish and eat fish”