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

Frequently Asked Questions — Lake Livingston and the Trinity River (US 287 to US 90) Fish Consumption Advisory

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
(1) A meal is four ounces of fish.
(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