Resident Advisory
The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality has issued a series of fish consumption advisories for the Tar Creek area, which includes Grand Lake. The advisory pertains to lead levels found in fish. The recommendations provided are categorized by residents or non-residents of the Tar Creek area. These guidelines are designed to help people make informed choices about their health and diet.
NEOSHO RIVER
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Redhorse Sucker | 8 Meals per month of preparations with bones |
| Small Mouth Buffalo | 8 Meals per month of preparations with bones |
| Black Crappie | Unrestricted |
| White Crappie | Unrestricted |
| Bluegill Sunfish | Unrestricted |
| Green Sunfish | Unrestricted |
| Hybrid Sunfish | Unrestricted |
| Blue Catfish | Unrestricted |
| Channel Catfish | Unrestricted |
| Paddlefish | Unrestricted |
GRAND LAKE
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Redhorse Sucker | 6 Meals per month of preparations with bones |
| Small Mouth Buffalo | 6 Meals per month of preparations with bones |
| Black Crappie | Unrestricted |
| White Crappie | Unrestricted |
| Bluegill Sunfish | Unrestricted |
| Green Sunfish | Unrestricted |
| Hybrid Sunfish | Unrestricted |
| Blue Catfish | Unrestricted |
| Channel Catfish | Unrestricted |
| Paddlefish | Unrestricted |
MILL PONDS
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| White Bass | 14 meals per month of preparations with bones |
| Largemouth Bass | 14 meals per month of preparations with bones |
| Bluegill Sunfish | 2 meals per month of preparations with bones |
| Green Sunfish | 2 meals per month of preparations with bones |
| Hybrid Sunfish | 2 meals per month of preparations with bones |
SPRING RIVER
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
Carp |
|
Freshwater Drum |
|
| White Bass | Unrestricted |
| Largemouth Bass | Unrestricted |
| Bluegill Sunfish | 5 meals per month of preparations with bones |
| Green Sunfish | 5 meals per month of preparations with bones |
| Hybrid Sunfish | 5 meals per month of preparations with bones |
| Blue Catfish | 9 meals per month of preparations with bones |
| Channel Catfish | 9 meals per month of preparations with bones |
| Paddlefish | Unrestricted |
Last Modified on
Nov 17, 2025
