Fish are healthful foods that provide
a diet high in protein and low in saturated fat.
Studies have shown that omega-3 fatty acids in fish
may reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Fish also provide a good source of vitamins and minerals.
Fishing is a fun and relaxing outdoor activity that
you can enjoy with your family and friends.
Whether you are fishing to enjoy the outdoors, to
spend time with family, or to catch dinner, you should
always be safe. The Utah Department of Health
is working to make sure you are safe when you fish.
Some fish caught in Utah may not be safe to eat because
they contain harmful levels of some chemicals.
This does not mean that you have to stop eating fish. Fish
advisories tell you where you should limit the
amount of fish you eat. Fish can accumulate
environmental contaminants from the water in which
they live or from the food, they eat. These
environmental contaminants may accumulate to levels
that can be harmful to people who eat fish. Click
here to see a map of Utah's
fish advisories.
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