Non-Resident Advisory

The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality has issued a series of fish consumption advisories for the Tar Creek area, which includes Grand Lake. The advisory pertains to lead levels found in fish. The recommendations provided are categorized by residents or non-residents of the Tar Creek area. These guidelines are designed to help people make informed choices about their health and diet.

NEOSHO RIVER

Redhorse Sucker	Unrestricted
Small Mouth Buffalo	Unrestricted
Black Crappie	Unrestricted
White Crappie	Unrestricted
Bluegill Sunfish	Unrestricted
Green Sunfish	Unrestricted
Hybrid Sunfish	Unrestricted
Blue Catfish	Unrestricted
Channel Catfish	Unrestricted
Paddlefish	Unrestricted

 

GRAND LAKE

Redhorse Sucker	11 Meals per month of preparations with bones
Small Mouth Buffalo	11 Meals per month of preparations with bones
Black Crappie	Unrestricted
White Crappie	Unrestricted
Bluegill Sunfish	Unrestricted
Green Sunfish	Unrestricted
Hybrid Sunfish	Unrestricted
Blue Catfish	Unrestricted
Channel Catfish	Unrestricted
Paddlefish	Unrestricted

 

MILL PONDS

White Bass	Unrestricted
Largemouth Bass	Unrestricted
Bluegill Sunfish	5 meals per month of preparations with bones
Green Sunfish	5 meals per month of preparations with bones
Hybrid Sunfish	5 meals per month of preparations with bones

 

SPRING RIVER

Carp	5 Meals per month of preparation with bones
Freshwater Drum	5 Meals per month of preparation with bones
White Bass	Unrestricted
Largemouth Bass	Unrestricted
Bluegill Sunfish	8 meals per month of preparations with bones
Green Sunfish	8 meals per month of preparations with bones
Hybrid Sunfish	8 meals per month of preparations with bones
Blue Catfish	Unrestricted
Channel Catfish	Unrestricted
Paddlefish	Unrestricted