Mokelumne River, Lower

Advisory based on mercury or PCBs.

For American shad, Chinook (king) salmon, steelhead trout, striped bass, and white sturgeon caught in California rivers, bays, and coastal ocean waters, refer to the advisory for fish that migrate.

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 Wildlife 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.

Waterbody

Mokelumne River, Lower

County: 
Sacramento, San Joaquin

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Women 18-45 Years and Children 1-17 Years

7 servings a week
Or
2-3 servings a week
Or
1 servings a week
DO NOT EAT

Women 46 Years and Older and Men 18 Years and Older

7 servings a week
Or
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.

  • Eat only the skinless fillet.fish filet
  • PCBs are in the fat and skin of the fish.
  • Remove and throw away the skin before cooking.
  • Cook thoroughly and allow the juices to drain away.

heart healthy = 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.