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Walla Walla River (46.03, -118.48)
Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Walla Walla River, 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 Walla Walla River
Bridgelip Sucker
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Safe to eat as part of a regular diet. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-11-06
Channel Catfish
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Safe to eat as part of a regular diet. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-11-06
Common Carp
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Safe to eat as part of a regular diet. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-11-06
Largemouth Bass
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | Women and children | For women and children: limit to two meals per month due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-11-06
Northern Pikeminnow
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | Women and children | For women and children: do not eat due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-11-06
Smallmouth Bass
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | Women and children | For women and children: limit to two meals per month due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-11-06
Is it legal to keep?
These are Washington'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 | — | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Smallmouth Bass | — | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Walleye | — | — | Year-round | Same as open |
| Rainbow Trout | — | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Channel Catfish | — | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
Official rules: Washington — Washington DFW