Kansas Issues 2025 Fish Consumption Advisories

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued fish consumption advisories for 2025, emphasizing the risks associated with mercury and other contaminants in fish from Kansas waters. They recommend that sensitive groups, including pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children under 17, limit their consumption of certain fish species. Guidelines suggest eating smaller portions, choosing fish with lower mercury levels, and avoiding fish larger than 20 inches. Additionally, specific advisories highlight restrictions on bottom-feeding fish from certain contaminated areas. Overall, the advisories aim to balance the health benefits of fishing with potential risks from contaminants. For detailed guidelines and specific inquiries, the public is encouraged to contact KDHE.