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Safe Eating Guidelines for Fish and Shellfish from the Central and South Delta
updated [02/15/12]

Safe Eating Guidelines
for Fish and Shellfish from the
Central and South Delta
including the San Joaquin River from the Port of Stockton to Pittsburg and all other water bodies south of Highway 12
(except the Sacramento River)

Women 18 – 45 and Children 1 – 17 Years

American shad Bluegill and other sunfish Catfish Chinook (king) salmon Clams Crayfish Steelhead trout**	Bass Carp Crappie   Sucker	Striped bass White sturgeon
2-3 Servings a week Catfish 2 servings per week	1 Serving a week	Do not eat

• No one should eat any fish or shellfish from the Port of Stockton

Men over 17 Years and Women over 45 years

American shad Bluegill and other sunfish Catfish Chinook (king) salmon Clams Crayfish Steelhead trout**	Bass Carp Crappie Striped bass Sucker	White sturgeon
5 Servings a week Shad, salmon, and steelhead- 7 servings per week.	2 Serving a week	1 Serving a week

• No one should eat any fish or shellfish from the Port of Stockton

** 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.

 

   The recommended serving of fish
   is about the size and thickness of your hand. 
   Give children smaller servings.

 

 

 

 

Fact Sheet - Safe Eating Guidelines for Fish and Shellfish from the Central and South Delta