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St. Johns River North of SR 415 including Lakes George and Monroe (Lower River)
Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for St. Johns River North of SR 415 including Lakes George and Monroe (Lower 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 St. Johns River North of SR 415 including Lakes George and Monroe (Lower River)
Black Crappie
| 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
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 two meals per week due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-11-06
Brown Bullhead
| 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 two meals per week due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-11-06
Channel Catfish
| 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 two meals per week due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-11-06
Hybrid Striped Bass
| 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
Largemouth Bass
| 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
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 two meals per week 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 two meals 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 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 two meals per week 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 week due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-11-06
White Catfish
| 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 two meals per week 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