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Apalachicola River [see separate advisory for Lake Seminole]
Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Apalachicola River [see separate advisory for Lake Seminole], by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.
7 species with advisories · contaminants: Mercury
What's safe to eat from Apalachicola River [see separate advisory for Lake Seminole]
Flathead Catfish
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | All other individuals | Limit to one meal per week due to elevated Mercury. |
| Women of childbearing age and young children | For women of childbearing age and young children: limit to one meal per month due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-11-06
Largemouth Bass
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | All other individuals | Limit to one meal per week due to elevated Mercury. |
| Women of childbearing age and young children | For women of childbearing age and young children: limit to one meal per month due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-11-06
Redbreast Sunfish
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | All other individuals | Limit to two meals per week due to elevated Mercury. |
| Women of childbearing age and young children | For women of childbearing age and young children: limit to one meal per week due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-11-06
Redear Sunfish
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | All other individuals | Limit to two meals per week due to elevated Mercury. |
| Women of childbearing age and young children | For women of childbearing age and young children: limit to one meal per month due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-11-06
Spotted Sunfish
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | All other individuals | Limit to two meals per week due to elevated Mercury. |
| Women of childbearing age and young children | For women of childbearing age and young children: limit to one meal per week due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-11-06
Striped Bass
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | All other individuals | Limit to one meal per week due to elevated Mercury. |
| Women of childbearing age and young children | For women of childbearing age and young children: limit to one meal per month due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-11-06
Warmouth
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | All other individuals | Limit to two meals per week due to elevated Mercury. |
| Women of childbearing age and young children | For women of childbearing age and young children: limit to one meal per month due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-11-06
Is it legal to keep?
These are Florida'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 | — | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Black Crappie | — | 25 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Bluegill | — | 50 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Channel Catfish | — | — | Year-round | Same as open |
| Striped Bass | — | 20 | Year-round | Same as open |
Official rules: Florida — Florida FWC
Getting on the water
- Battery Park Marina marina 3.9 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 3.9 mi Directions
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- Boat ramp boat ramp 3.9 mi Directions
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