LivewellAlabama · Reservoir
Coosa River (Lay Lake) (33.29, -86.39)
Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Coosa River (Lay Lake), by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.
2 species with advisories · contaminants: Mercury
What's safe to eat from Coosa River (Lay Lake)
Channel Catfish
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to two meals per month due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-11-06
Largemouth Bass
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to one meal per month 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.
| Species | Size | Daily limit | Open season | Keep 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