Press Release
LAKE LIVINGSTON FISH CONSUMPTION ADVISORY
Texas Department of State Health Services Issues Lake Livingston and Trinity River Fish Advisory
https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/news/releases/20151218.aspx
The table below lists DSHS' consumption recommendations for Lake Livingston and the Trinity River from the US 287 Bridge downstream to the US 90 Bridge.
Species Affected | Women of Childbearing Age and Children < 12 (1) |
Women Past Childbearing Age and Adult Men (2) |
Blue catfish | DO NOT EAT | 2 meals/month |
Flathead catfish | DO NOT EAT | 1 meal/month |
Freshwater drum | DO NOT EAT | 2 meals/month |
Gar (all species) | DO NOT EAT | DO NOT EAT |
Smallmouth buffalo | DO NOT EAT | 1 meal/month |
Striped bass | 1 meal/month | 3 meals/month |
White bass | 1 meal/month | 3 meals/month |
(2) A meal is eight ounces of fish.
Texas Fish Consumption Bans and Advisories
https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/general-rules-regulations/fish-consumption-bans-and-advisories