Hudson River Fish: Health Advice, Publications, Projects
Can You Eat Fish from the Hudson?
Chemicals in Hudson River fish can harm your health even if the fish look healthy and the water looks clean. These chemicals--called PCBs--may be more harmful to young children and unborn babies.
Women under 50 years and children under 15 years
- Do not eat any fish or crabs from the Hudson River south of the Corinth dam.
- See the advice about eating Hudson River fish.
Men over 15 years and women over 50 years
Follow the advice diagram to reduce PCBs, which are in the fat of fish.
- After trimming as shown, broil, grill or bake the fish on a rack so that fat drips away.
- Do not pan-fry the fish or use drippings to make stock or sauce.
- Hudson River: Health Advice on Eating Fish You Catch
This brochure provides health advice on eating fish caught from the Hudson River. It provides advice for women over age 50 and men, and special advice for women of childbearing age (under age 50) and children (under age 15). It includes a map showing all areas of the Hudson River with health advisories.
- Northern Hudson River: Health Advice on Eating Fish You Catch in Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties
This brochure provides health advice on eating fish caught from the Northern Hudson River. It provides advice for women over age 50 and men, and special advice for women of childbearing age (under age 50) and children (under age 15). It includes a map showing health advisories.
- Advice on Eating Hudson River Fish
Wallet-size angler advisory cards that detail which Hudson River fish men over 15 and women over 50 can eat, and which fish they should not eat. The advice about eating fish varies depending upon the location on the river.
- Can You Eat That Fish From the Hudson?
- Hudson River Creatures Activity Book
A 20-page activity and coloring book for schools, health care waiting rooms and Hudson River community events.
- Fish Trimming Magnet
This brightly colored 4"x4" magnet illustrates the important message of how to reduce PCBs in fish. Also available in Spanish, Quite la grasa.
- New York State Blue Crab Cooking & Eating Guide
Blue crabs are one of the most popular creatures caught in the Hudson River and in New York City waters. Because of industrial contamination, fish and crabs from these waters can contain chemicals at levels that may be harmful to your health. This booklet shows how to cook and prepare a crab to help reduce levels of chemicals in a crab meal.