Alabama · Reservoir

North River (Lake Tuscaloosa) (33.40, -87.57)

Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for North River (Lake Tuscaloosa), 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 North River (Lake Tuscaloosa)

Largemouth Bass

Mercury

SizeWhoGuidance
All sizes General population Limit to two meals 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.

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

Getting on the water

Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.

About this water

State
Alabama
Type
Reservoir
Location
33.3972, -87.5729
Advisory source
Alabama Dept. of Environmental Management — Fish Consumption Advisories