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Otter Creek (tributary to the Choctawahatchee
Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Otter Creek (tributary to the Choctawahatchee, by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.
2 species with advisories · contaminants: Arsenic, Mercury
What's safe to eat from Otter Creek (tributary to the Choctawahatchee
Bluegill
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to one meal per month due to elevated Arsenic. |
| Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 | For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: limit to one meal per month due to elevated Arsenic. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-07-02
Largemouth Bass
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Do not eat due to elevated Mercury. |
| 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 2026-07-02
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 2.0 mi Directions
- Marina marina 2.3 mi Directions
- Marina marina 2.5 mi Directions
- High Point Landing boat ramp 3.4 mi Directions
- Marina marina 4.9 mi Directions
Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.