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George Lake (Martin)
Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for George Lake, by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.
2 species with advisories · contaminants: PFOS
Minnesota also has statewide guidance
Minnesota publishes rules that apply to lakes across the state — 50 recommendations covering 24 species — in addition to anything listed for George Lake below.
Strictest statewide rule: Muskellunge — For children under 15 and people who are or may become pregnant: do not eat due to elevated Mercury.
What's safe to eat from George Lake
Walleye
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Do not eat due to elevated PFOS. |
| Children under 15 and people who are or may become pregnant | For children under 15 and people who are or may become pregnant: do not eat due to elevated PFOS. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-23
All Other Species
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to one meal per month due to elevated PFOS. |
| Children under 15 and people who are or may become pregnant | For children under 15 and people who are or may become pregnant: limit to one meal per month due to elevated PFOS. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-23
Is it legal to keep?
These rules are specific to George Lake. Always verify the current regulations before keeping a fish.
| Species | Size | Daily limit | Open season | Keep season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Bass | — | 100 | Year-round | Same as open |
Official rules: Minnesota — Minnesota DNR