Eat Fish, Choose Wisely

Access all fish consumption advisory information using the following QR code and your cell phone camera.

Tips to Reduce Contaminants

• Remove skin, organs, and fat before cooking
• Eat a variety of fish
• Eat younger and smaller fish (within legal limits)
  

Fish offers valuable physical and mental health benefits and DOH recommends eating at least two fish meals per week, from a variety of species and locations. However, there are 49 fish consumption advisories in Washington due to contaminants. To balance the benefits with potential risk we recommend following the meal guidance contained within our advisories. Remember, "Eat fish, choose wisely!“

Current Advisories (Select)

Chart below is a partial list of advisories. Complete list available online.

• Before you fish, check advisories at http://www.doh.wa.gov/fishmap or call 1-877-485-7316.
• More information including advice for women and children www.doh.wa.gov/fish.