Fish Guide publishes the 2021 Creel Survey Report about Coosa River anglers

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ONLY 24% OF ANGLERS ACTUALLY KNOW SPECIFICS ABOUT FISH CONSUMPTION ADVISORIES

And 44% of anglers did not know that eating contaminated fish could negatively impact their health.

 

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477

Creel Survey responses gathered from Coosa Anglers from 2020-2021.

33%

were previously unaware of fish consumption advisories

44%

did not prevously know eating contaminated fish could impact health

We believe you shouldn't have to fish for information that impacts your health.

Regardless of how you fish, we work to provide information so you can enjoy dropping your line in the Coosa. 

Read the Creel Survey Report!

Fishing for more information?

Learn more about Coosa Riverkeeper’s Fish Guide program!

– Fish Consumption Advisory Hotline Information

– Spawning, dissolved oxygen, and fishing tips and tricks

– Cooking tips and recipes

Click here to keep reeling in new information!

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