Health Advisory on Eating Fish Caught in the Hudson River
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Fish and game consumption advisories covering all waters of New York State are available from the New York State Department of Health site. Fishing New Yorks abundant waters is a popular sport. Anglers catch a wide variety of delicious fish and many eat the fish they catch. However, some species in certain waters contain chemicals that may be harmful to health, even when the fish look healthy and the water looks clean. What should you consider when deciding whether or not to eat the fish you catch? The New York State Department of Health issues health advisories for people who eat fish from waters where chemical contaminants may be a problem. You can make an informed decision about the potential risks from eating contaminated sport fish by using this publication. More detailed advice can be found in the New York State Fishing Regulations Guide (available where fishing licenses are sold) or in a booklet which can be requested from the Department of Health at 1-800-458-1158, ext. 27815
Health Advisories from the New York State Department of Health
These publications provide advisories on eating fish from all New York waters, describes the contaminants and reasons for the advisores and tells how to space meals so exposure to chemicals is not excessive. If you eat fish from other New York State waters, call the Department of Health toll-free at 1-800-458-1158, ext. 27815 for a free copy of the advisory or to speak with someone about any questions you may have. The full advisories are also available from the links listed below, or can be requested by e-mail: BTSA@health.state.ny.us
Current Advisories
- 2008-2009 Chemicals in Sportfish & Game
- Eating Sport Fish - 2008-2009 Health Advisories for waters in the New York City area, Rockland and Westchester counties and Long Island, including marine waters of New York State
- Recomendaciones de salud para el consumo de la pesca deportiva Área de la Ciudad de Nueva York, condados de Rockalnd y Westchester, y Long Island, incluidas las Aguas Marinas del estado de Nueva York, available in Portable Document Format (PDF, 792KB, 8pg.).