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Carbondale City Reservoir
Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Carbondale City Reservoir, by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.
2 species with advisories · contaminants: Mercury, PFOS
Illinois also has statewide guidance
Illinois publishes rules that apply to reservoirs across the state — 1 recommendation covering 1 species — in addition to anything listed for Carbondale City Reservoir 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.
What's safe to eat from Carbondale City Reservoir
Largemouth Bass
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to one meal per week due to elevated PFOS. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
White Crappie
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Over 12" | 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 week due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
Is it legal to keep?
These are Illinois'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 | 14" min | 6 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Walleye | 14" min | 6 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Muskellunge | 36" min | 1 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Northern Pike | 24" min | 3 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Black Crappie | — | 25 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Channel Catfish | — | 6 | Year-round | Same as open |
Official rules: Illinois — Illinois DNR
Getting on the water
- Murphysboro boat ramp 1.4 mi Directions
- Lake Murphysboro boat ramp 2.9 mi Directions
Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.