Fish & Game Safe Eating Guidelines

June 2025 – The Maine CDC issued updated and additional freshwater fish consumption to six waterbodies located around the state. Read the press release.

Family Fish Guide

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is responsible for recommending safe eating guidelines for fish based on the presence of chemicals (MSRA 22 ß 1696 I).

Fish is good for you and your family if you follow the Maine Family Fish Guide (PDF).

Resources for the Public

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Educational Materials

Contact Erin Arneson to order bulk quantities of print materials at erin.arneson@maine.gov or 207-287-5307.

Technical Reports

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