Alabama · River

Cold Creek

Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Cold Creek, by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.

1 species with advisories · contaminants: Mercury

What's safe to eat from Cold Creek

All Other Species

Mercury

SizeWhoGuidance
All sizes General population Do not eat due to elevated Mercury.

Source: official advisory· updated 2026-11-06

Is it legal to keep?

These are Alabama's statewide limits — a water-specific rule may override them. Always verify the current regulations before keeping a fish.

SpeciesSizeDaily limitOpen seasonKeep season
Largemouth Bass — 10 Year-round Same as open
Black Crappie — 30 Year-round Same as open
Channel Catfish — — Year-round Same as open
Striped Bass — 15 Year-round Same as open
Bluegill — — Year-round Same as open

Official rules: Alabama — Alabama DCNR

About this water

State
Alabama
Type
River
Location
30.9789, -88.0224
Advisory source
Alabama Dept. of Environmental Management — Fish Consumption Advisories