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Bogue Chitto River
Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Bogue Chitto River, by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.
2 species with advisories · contaminants: Mercury
What's safe to eat from Bogue Chitto River
Largemouth Bass
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to two meals per month due to elevated Mercury. |
| Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 | For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: limit to 6 meals per year due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-07-09
Spotted Bass
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to two meals per month due to elevated Mercury. |
| Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 | For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: limit to 6 meals per year due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-07-09
Is it legal to keep?
These are Mississippi'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 |
| Smallmouth Bass | — | 10 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Spotted Bass | — | 10 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Black Crappie | — | 30 | Year-round | Same as open |
| White Crappie | — | 30 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Bluegill | — | 100 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Striped Bass | 15" min | 6 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Hybrid Striped Bass | 15" min | 6 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Walleye | — | 3 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Sauger | — | 10 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Channel Catfish | — | — | Year-round | Same as open |
| Chain Pickerel | — | — | Year-round | Same as open |
Official rules: Mississippi — Mississippi MDWFP