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PFAS Fish Consumption Advisories Of Lake Michigan, Green Bay And Tributaries

Below is a summary of the DNR’s PFAS-based fish consumption advisories for Lake Michigan and the Bay of Green Bay, including the Oconto, Peshtigo and Menominee rivers and other tributaries to the first dam.

There may be additional consumption advisories for these locations that are based on other contaminants, such as mercury or PCBs. The Choose Wisely booklet provides a complete list of the DNR's fish consumption advisories.

Lake Michigan and its tributaries

Who Should Follow This Recommendation?SpeciesMaximum Number Of Servings Per MonthSize Of Fish
EveryoneRainbow smelt4All sizes
EveryoneYellow perch4All sizes

Bay of Green Bay and its tributaries, including the Oconto, Peshtigo and Menominee rivers to the first dam

Who Should Follow This Recommendation?SpeciesMaximum Number Of Servings Per MonthSize Of Fish
EveryoneBluegill4All sizes
EveryoneNorthern pike1All sizes
EveryonePumpkinseed1All sizes
EveryoneRainbow smelt1All sizes
EveryoneRock bass1All sizes
EveryoneWhite sucker1All sizes
EveryoneYellow Pperch4All sizes

Fox River, From De Pere Dam downstream to the mouth of the Fox River where it enters Green Bay

Who Should Follow This Recommendation?SpeciesMaximum Number Of Servings Per MonthSize Of Fish
EveryoneRock bass4All sizes
EveryoneYellow perch4All sizes