Health Risks: By Contaminant

Eat Fish, Choose Wisely

Fish are important in a healthy diet. They are a lean, low-calorie source of protein. However, some fish from specific areas in Utah may contain chemicals that could pose health risks. When contaminant levels are unsafe, Utah Public Health Officials issue fish consumption advisories. These advisories outline recommendations for limiting intake of specific fish at specific locations. Fish advisories have been issued in Utah due to elevated levels of arsenic, mercury, selenium, and PCBs.

Choose a Contaminant

Arsenic
Silver Creek (Summit County)	Brown Trout \| Rainbow Trout \| Splake Trout \| All Trout Species

Mercury
Brough Reservoir (Uintah County)	Brown Trout \| Rainbow Trout
Calf Creek (Garfield County)	Brown Trout
Desolation Canyon (Green River; Carbon County)	Catfish
Duchesne River (near Tabiona; Duchesne County)	Brown Trout
East Fork Sevier River (between Otter Creek and Piute Reservoir; Piute Country)	Brown Trout
Gunlock Reservoir (Washington County)	Largemouth Bass
Joe's Valley Reservoir (Emergy County)	Splake Trout
Jordanelle Reservoir (Wasatch County)	Brown Trout \| Smallmouth Bass
Mill Creek (Grand County)	Brown Trout
Newcastle Reservoir (Iron County)	Rainbow Trout \| Smallmouth Bass \| Wipers
Pine Creek (Garfield County)	Brown Trout
Porcupine Reservoir (Cache County)	Brown Trout
Recapture Reservoir (San Juan County)	Black Bullhead
Red Fleet Reservoir (Uintah County)	Largemouth Bass \| Walleye
Rock Creek (below Upper Stillwater Reservoir; Duchesne County )	Brown Trout
Sand Hollow Reservoir (Washington County)	Largemouth Bass
Steinaker Reservoir (Uintah County)	Bluegill \| Largemouth Bass
Upper Enterprise Reservoir (Washington County)	Rainbow Trout
Weber River (Morgan County)	Brown Trout

PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyls)
Utah Lake (Utah County)	Carp \| Catfish

Selenium
Lower Ashley Creek Drainage (and Stewart Lake; Uintah County)	Fish and Ducks (Advisory also applies to Waterfowl)

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