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Alabama · River

Tombigbee River (31.25, -87.97)

Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Tombigbee River, 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 Tombigbee River

Black Crappie

Mercury

SizeWhoGuidance
All sizes General population Limit to two meals per month due to elevated Mercury.

Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22

Largemouth Bass

Mercury

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

Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22

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
River
Location
31.2521, -87.9652
Advisory source
Alabama Dept. of Environmental Management — Fish Consumption Advisories