Lake Mendocino

Advisory based on mercury.

Waterbody

Lake Mendocino

County: 
Mendocino

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Women 18-45 Years and Children 1-17 Years

1 servings a week
DO NOT EAT

Women 46 Years and Older and Men 18 Years and Older

2 servings a week
Or
1 servings a week

What is a serving?

What is a Serving?

The recommended serving of fish is about the size and thickness of your hand. Give children smaller servings. For smaller fish species, several individual fish may be required to yield a serving.

Preparing and Cooking Fish

  • For fish, eat only the skinless fillet.
  • For shellfish, eat only the meat.
  • Some chemicals are higher in the skin, fat, and guts.
  • Remove and throw away the skin before cooking.
  • Cook thoroughly and allow the juices to drain away.

 

heart healthy  =  Fish that are 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.