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Message: <blockquote data-quote="svnmag" data-source="post: 489073" data-attributes="member: 330">AI OverviewFish from Nelson Lake, North Dakota are generally safe to eat in moderation, though they do contain low levels of naturally occurring mercury. Because mercury bioaccumulates in the food chain, larger predatory fish carry higher risks than smaller panfish.[ATTACH=full]84550[/ATTACH]North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (.gov) +3State health guidelines help you make safe consumption choices:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">For the general public: You can safely eat smaller fish, but larger species should be consumed less frequently.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">For children (15 and younger) and pregnant or nursing women: These groups are more sensitive to mercury. It is recommended to occasionally eat only smaller fish and avoid larger species entirely.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">General Rule: No specific, restrictive "do not eat" advisory is in place for Nelson Lake. However, the EPA recommends limiting meals of larger, predatory fish (like large bass) to be on the safe side. [ATTACH=full]84549[/ATTACH]North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (.gov) +2</li> </ul>Always review the complete <a href="https://deq.nd.gov/WQ/WQ_FishAdvisory.aspx" target="_blank">North Dakota Fish Consumption Advisory</a> from the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality for exact portion and frequency guidelines.</blockquote>