Category: Fish Advisories

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are synthetic organic chemicals comprising 209 individual chlorinated biphenyl compounds (known as congeners). Exposure to each of these compounds is associated with different levels of risk for harmful effects. There are no known natural sources of PCBs. Although PCBs are no longer manufactured in the United States, people can still be exposed…

What you need to know about mercury in fish and shellfish; advice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to: Women Who Might Become Pregnant Women Who are Pregnant Nursing Mothers Young Children Nearly all fish and shellfish contain traces of mercury. For most people, the risk from mercury…

Arsenic is a naturally occurring element widely distributed in the earth’s crust. In the environment, arsenic is combined with oxygen, chlorine, and sulfur to form inorganic arsenic compounds. Arsenic in animals and plants combines with carbon and hydrogen to form organic arsenic compounds. Inorganic arsenic compounds are mainly used to preserve wood. Copper chromated arsenic…

Arsenic Silver Creek (Summit County) Brown Trout Rainbow Trout Splake Trout All Trout Species Mercury Causey Reservoir (Weber County) Brown Trout Big Sand Wash Reservoir (Duchesne County) Smallmouth Bass Yellow Perch Walleye Brough Reservoir (Uintah County) Brown Trout Rainbow Trout Calf Creek (Garfield County) Brown Trout Desolation Canyon (Green River; Carbon County) Catfish Duchesne River…

Why should I eat fish? Eat Fish, Choose Wisely. Fish is an excellent low-fat food and a great source of protein, vitamins and minerals. Fish contain omega-3 fatty acids and oils that are hard to get from other types of food. Eating fish can help children develop properly and even boost the health of adults.…

Fish are healthful foods that provide a diet high in protein and low in saturated fat. Studies have shown that omega-3 fatty acids in fish may reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Fish also provide a good source of vitamins and minerals. Fishing is a fun and relaxing outdoor activity that you can…

Eat fish, choose wisely 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…