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West Branch Caldwell Creek
Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for West Branch Caldwell Creek, by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.
1 species with advisories · contaminants: Mercury
Pennsylvania also has statewide guidance
Pennsylvania publishes rules that apply to rivers across the state — 1 recommendation covering 1 species — in addition to anything listed for West Branch Caldwell Creek below.
Strictest statewide rule: All Other Species — Limit to one meal per week.
What's safe to eat from West Branch Caldwell Creek
Brown Trout
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to two meals per month due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
Is it legal to keep?
These are Pennsylvania'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 | 12" min | 6 | Year-round | 06-14 – 04-11 |
| Smallmouth Bass | 12" min | 6 | Year-round | 06-14 – 04-11 |
| Walleye | 15" min | 6 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Muskellunge | 40" min | 1 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Northern Pike | 24" min | 2 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Inland Trout | 7" min | 5 | Year-round | 04-05 – 09-30 |
| Bluegill | — | 50 | Year-round | Same as open |
Official rules: Pennsylvania — Pennsylvania Fish & Boat