Alabama has released its list of fish consumption advisories for 2025 to warn the public not to eat fish from some waterways due to the presence of harmful substances like mercury or other chemicals.

The Alabama Department of Public Health issues the guidelines each spring based on fish samples caught the previous fall. Last year, the agency collected nearly 500 samples to look for harmful substances, such as PCBs and PFOS, man-made chemicals that do not easily break down.

Weiss Reservoir Lower reservoir, power dam forebay.

(Cherokee County) All species No restriction

Mid reservoir, immediately upstream of causeway at Cedar Bluff. (Cherokee County)

All species No restriction

AL/GA state line. (Cherokee County) All species No restriction

Neely Henry Reservoir Has No fish consumption advisories for 2025 as well.

For More Information on this Report, Go online to the Alabama Department of Public Health/Fish Consumption Advisory 2025.