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Ocmulgee River (Pulaski County)

Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Ocmulgee River (Pulaski County), by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.

1 species with advisories · contaminants: Mercury

Georgia also has statewide guidance

Georgia publishes rules that apply to rivers across the state — 1 recommendation covering 1 species — in addition to anything listed for Ocmulgee River (Pulaski County) below.

Strictest statewide rule: All Other Species — For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: limit to one meal per week due to elevated Mercury.

See all Georgia statewide guidance →

What's safe to eat from Ocmulgee River (Pulaski County)

Channel Catfish

Mercury

SizeWhoGuidance
All sizes General population Limit to one meal per week due to elevated Mercury.

Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22

Is it legal to keep?

These are Georgia's statewide limits — a water-specific rule may override them. Always verify the current regulations before keeping a fish.

SpeciesSizeDaily limitOpen seasonKeep season
Largemouth Bass 10 Year-round Same as open
Black Crappie 30 Year-round Same as open
Channel Catfish Year-round Same as open
Bluegill 50 Year-round Same as open
Striped Bass 15 Year-round Same as open

Official rules: Georgia — Georgia DNR WRD

Getting on the water

Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.

About this water

State
Georgia
County
Pulaski
Type
River
Location
31.9591, -82.5437
Advisory source
Georgia EPD — Guidelines for Eating Fish from Georgia Waters