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Moro Bay Creek from Highway 160 to where it joins with the Ouachita River
Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Moro Bay Creek from Highway 160 to where it joins with the Ouachita River, by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.
12 species with advisories · contaminants: Mercury
What's safe to eat from Moro Bay Creek from Highway 160 to where it joins with the Ouachita River
Alligator Gar
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Do not eat due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
Bigmouth Buffalo
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to two meals per month due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
Black Drum
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to two meals per month due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
Bowfin
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Do not eat due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
Channel Catfish
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Do not eat due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
Largemouth Bass
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Do not eat due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
Redhorse
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to two meals per month due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
Suckers
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to two meals per month due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
Sunfish
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to two meals per month due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
Walleye
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Do not eat due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
White Crappie
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Do not eat due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
All Other Species
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 | For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: do not eat due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
Is it legal to keep?
These are Arkansas'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 | — | 6 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Black Crappie | 10" min | 30 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Walleye | 18" min | 4 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Channel Catfish | — | 10 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Striped Bass | — | 3 | Year-round | Same as open |
Official rules: Arkansas — Arkansas Game & Fish
Getting on the water
- Boat ramp boat ramp 1.7 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 1.8 mi Directions
Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.