Eat Fish Safely
Eating fish is part of a healthy, well-balanced diet. Though fish have many health benefits, some contain chemicals that can harm your health. Learn more about how to choose the best fish to eat.
Recommendations
Learn common contaminants found in Wisconsin fish, which fish are safest to eat and how to prepare fish safely.
Resources
The Department of Health Services’ Fish Program provides outreach and educational material to community members and health professionals.
Projects
The Department of Health Services’ Fish Program manages projects focused on fish advisory awareness, exposure to harmful chemicals, and fish-eating habits.
Fish advisories
For Wisconsin-specific fish advisories, visit the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) online query tool to find advisories for your areas.
For advisories on store-bought or restaurant fish, check with the Food and Drug Administration.
In the news
- New study finds extremely high levels of 'forever chemicals' in Great Lakes fish - WPR
- Hook, line and sinker: Tackling harmful health risks of fish contamination for anglers, greater community · The Badger Herald
- Study finds around half of Great Lakes residents know about advisories outlining safe fish consumption - WPR
- Eating fish (soup) safely | University of Wisconsin Sea Grant
More resources
- Choose Fish and Shellfish Wisely | US EPA
- Fishing | Wisconsin DNR
- Eating your catch - making healthy choices | Fishing Wisconsin | Wisconsin DNR
If you have questions, email the Department of Health Services Fish Program at dhsfishstudy@dhs.wisconsin.gov or call 608-266-1120.