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Oostanaula River (Floyd/Gordon Counties)

Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Oostanaula River (Floyd/Gordon Counties), 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 Oostanaula River (Floyd/Gordon Counties) 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 Oostanaula River (Floyd/Gordon Counties)

Spotted Bass

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

  • Boat ramp boat ramp 0.1 mi Directions
  • Dixon Landing Canoe/Kayak Launch boat ramp 3.8 mi Directions

Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.

About this water

State
Georgia
County
Floyd
Type
River
Location
34.2540, -85.1766
Advisory source
Georgia EPD — Guidelines for Eating Fish from Georgia Waters