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Old River (Niblett Bluff)
Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Old River (Niblett Bluff), by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.
6 species with advisories · contaminants: Mercury
What's safe to eat from Old River (Niblett Bluff)
Black Crappie
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to two meals per month due to elevated Mercury. |
| Women of childbearing age and children under 7 | For women of childbearing age and children under 7: limit to one meal per month due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-11-06
Bowfin
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to two meals per month due to elevated Mercury. |
| Women of childbearing age and children under 7 | For women of childbearing age and children under 7: do not eat due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-11-06
Freshwater Drum
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to two meals per month due to elevated Mercury. |
| Women of childbearing age and children under 7 | For women of childbearing age and children under 7: limit to one meal per month due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-11-06
Largemouth Bass
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to two meals per month due to elevated Mercury. |
| Women of childbearing age and children under 7 | For women of childbearing age and children under 7: limit to one meal per month due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-11-06
Redear Sunfish
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to two meals per month due to elevated Mercury. |
| Women of childbearing age and children under 7 | For women of childbearing age and children under 7: limit to one meal per month due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-11-06
Spotted Bass
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to two meals per month due to elevated Mercury. |
| Women of childbearing age and children under 7 | For women of childbearing age and children under 7: limit to one meal per month due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-11-06
Is it legal to keep?
These are Louisiana'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 | — | 10 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Black Crappie | — | 50 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Bluegill | — | 50 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Channel Catfish | — | 100 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Striped Bass | — | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
Official rules: Louisiana — Louisiana WLF
Getting on the water
- Boat ramp boat ramp 1.5 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 1.7 mi Directions
Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.