ST PAUL, Minn — The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) issued new fish consumption guidelines that spans about 80 miles of the Mississippi River.
This area includes Ford Dam Parkway in Saint Paul to Wabasha, including Lake Rebecca.
The warning was issued in March due to data for PFAS in fish, but also protects against other contaminants like mercury.
MDH says the warning is for all fish species, but only certain populations including people who are or may become pregnant, people who are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed and children under age 15.
Several cities are associated with this news, like Lake City where the 2024 Governor's Fishing Opener will be held May 9-11. It's nestled on the shores of Lake Pepin, where the event has been held two other times over the years.
It has been a tradition in Minnesota since 1948. It was designed to improve Minnesota’s economy through the development and promotion of the state’s recreational opportunities, especially fishing - an industry that now has a nearly $4 billion impact on the economy.
"It should be a great weekend, weather looks nice and we're going to have some fun," said local fishing guide Jeremiah Luhmann. "About any technique you want to do right now, you can catch walleye and sauger."
This area includes Ford Dam Parkway in Saint Paul to Wabasha, including Lake Rebecca.
The warning was issued in March due to data for PFAS in fish, but also protects against other contaminants like mercury.
MDH says the warning is for all fish species, but only certain populations including people who are or may become pregnant, people who are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed and children under age 15.
Several cities are associated with this news, like Lake City where the 2024 Governor's Fishing Opener will be held May 9-11. It's nestled on the shores of Lake Pepin, where the event has been held two other times over the years.
It has been a tradition in Minnesota since 1948. It was designed to improve Minnesota’s economy through the development and promotion of the state’s recreational opportunities, especially fishing - an industry that now has a nearly $4 billion impact on the economy.
"It should be a great weekend, weather looks nice and we're going to have some fun," said local fishing guide Jeremiah Luhmann. "About any technique you want to do right now, you can catch walleye and sauger."
