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Black Creek (South Fork)
Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Black Creek (South Fork), by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.
4 species with advisories · contaminants: Mercury
What's safe to eat from Black Creek (South Fork)
Bluegill
| 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
Largemouth Bass
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | All other individuals | Limit to one meal per month 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 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
Redear Sunfish
| 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
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
- Marina marina 0.1 mi Directions
- Marina marina 0.2 mi Directions
- Marina marina 2.5 mi Directions
- Fishing pier fishing pier 4.2 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 4.7 mi Directions
Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.