Updated Fish Consumption Advisories Issued for 2025 Following Statewide Sampling

The South Dakota Department of Health, in partnership with the Departments of Agriculture & Natural Resources and Game, Fish & Parks, has issued updated 2025 fish consumption advisories.

By Christal Blue May 6, 2025 11:24 am

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PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The South Dakota Department of Health, along with the Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources and the Department of Game, Fish & Parks, has released updated fish consumption advisories based on annual sampling data. The 2025 advisories include limitations on eating Walleye over 21 inches from Dry Lake #1 in Clark County, and Walleye over 24 inches from Lake Henry in Kingsbury County due to elevated mercury levels. You should check the DOH website for full advisory details if you eat fish caught in local lakes.

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