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Lake Alan Henry
Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Lake Alan Henry, 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 Lake Alan Henry
Black Crappie
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | Adults and children 12 and older | Limit to two meals per month due to elevated Mercury. |
| Women of childbearing age, pregnant or nursing | For women of childbearing age, pregnant or nursing: do not eat due to elevated Mercury. | |
| Children under 12 | For children under 12: do not eat due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
Blue Catfish
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | Adults and children 12 and older | Limit to two meals per month due to elevated Mercury. |
| Women of childbearing age, pregnant or nursing | For women of childbearing age, pregnant or nursing: do not eat due to elevated Mercury. | |
| Children under 12 | For children under 12: do not eat due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
Flathead Catfish
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | Adults and children 12 and older | Limit to two meals per month due to elevated Mercury. |
| Women of childbearing age, pregnant or nursing | For women of childbearing age, pregnant or nursing: do not eat due to elevated Mercury. | |
| Children under 12 | For children under 12: do not eat due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
Largemouth Bass
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | Adults and children 12 and older | Limit to two meals per month due to elevated Mercury. |
| Women of childbearing age, pregnant or nursing | For women of childbearing age, pregnant or nursing: do not eat due to elevated Mercury. | |
| Children under 12 | For children under 12: do not eat due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
Spotted Bass
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | Adults and children 12 and older | Limit to two meals per month due to elevated Mercury. |
| Women of childbearing age, pregnant or nursing | For women of childbearing age, pregnant or nursing: do not eat due to elevated Mercury. | |
| Children under 12 | For children under 12: do not eat due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
White Crappie
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | Adults and children 12 and older | Limit to two meals per month due to elevated Mercury. |
| Women of childbearing age, pregnant or nursing | For women of childbearing age, pregnant or nursing: do not eat due to elevated Mercury. | |
| Children under 12 | For children under 12: do not eat due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
Is it legal to keep?
These rules are specific to Lake Alan Henry. Always verify the current regulations before keeping a fish.
| Species | Size | Daily limit | Open season | Keep season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | — | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
Official rules: Texas — Texas TPWD
Getting on the water
- Boat ramp boat ramp 1.9 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 2.1 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 2.2 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 2.3 mi Directions
- Sam Wahl Recreation Area marina 2.3 mi Directions
Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.