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Lake Andrew

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

1 species with advisories · contaminants: Mercury

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 Lake Andrew below.

Strictest statewide rule: Muskellunge — For children under 15 and people who are or may become pregnant: do not eat due to elevated Mercury.

See all Minnesota statewide guidance →

What's safe to eat from Lake Andrew

Yellow Perch

Mercury

SizeWhoGuidance
All sizes General population Limit to two meals per week due to elevated Mercury.
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 week due to elevated Mercury.

Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-23

Is it legal to keep?

These rules are specific to Lake Andrew. Always verify the current regulations before keeping a fish.

SpeciesSizeDaily limitOpen seasonKeep season
Sunfish 10 Year-round Same as open
Bluegill 10 Year-round Same as open
Pumpkinseed 10 Year-round Same as open
Green Sunfish 10 Year-round Same as open

Official rules: Minnesota — Minnesota DNR

Getting on the water

Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.

About this water

State
Minnesota
County
Douglas
Type
Lake
Location
45.8198, -95.4187
Advisory source
Minnesota Department of Health — Fish Consumption Guidelines