09/01/2026
ANGLERS UPDATE! Fish consumption guidelines have been changed to "DO NOT EAT" for most species in the La Crosse River system from Silver Creek to Neshonoc.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Department of Health Services (DHS) have released the 2026-2028 Fish Consumption Booklet, which outlines updated consumption guidelines for fish caught from water bodies across the state.
Choose Wisely Guide: https://widnr.widen.net/s/s6mkcq6tmr/pub_fh_824_choosewisely
While fish are a great source of lean protein and healthy omega-3 fats, pollutants from the water they live in and the food they eat may build up in their bodies. Some pollutants can build up to levels that can be harmful to wildlife and humans who eat fish.
The DNR tests for contaminants in fish from a number of waterbodies each year and uses these new results, along with past testing, to update the consumption guidelines. It is important for anglers who frequently eat fish to check for new advisory updates.
The DNR posts fish consumption guidelines for La Crosse River here: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/PFAS/FishAdvisoryLaCrosse.html
You can also search for advice for any waterbody in the state using this online tool: https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/fishconsumptionadvisoryquery/
Monroe County Health Department
