DEQ Fish Advisories

State of Louisiana

About this app

Although catching and eating fish and shellfish is an important part of the way of life for many Louisianans, there may be health risks associated with eating fish or shellfish harvested from particular water bodies in Louisiana. When harmful chemicals are released into the environment, these chemicals may contaminate some lakes, rivers, streams or ponds. Over time, these contaminants may accumulate in the bodies of the fish or shellfish that live there. When these contaminated fish or shellfish are caught and consumed, the contaminants may get into the body of the person that consumed them, which may pose a threat to human health. Fish consumption advisories are issued when contaminants are found at levels that may potentially impact the public's health.

The Louisiana Department of Health, in conjunction with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ), issues fish consumption and swimming advisories to help ensure the safe enjoyment of Louisiana's water resources. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) are also consulted during the course of advisory development and dissemination.

The Louisiana Fish Consumption and Swimming Advisory app was designed to protect human health by making fish consumption and swimming advisories readily accessible via an interactive map.

Ratings and reviews

When I opened the app after not using it for a while it says no maps available. It doesn't offer much else when click on the 3 bars except send feedback and about the app. Very useless if I can't see anything

I wish it contained more information about algae blooms and cyanobacteria. I cant seem to find this information anywhere but the news. all I want to do is enjoy the waters of Louisiana in my kayak but see news reports about toxic algea, yet no .Gov website/app has ANY information or updates. Also, most of these fishing alerts are 20+ years old.

Works great on my Samsung Note 9

What's new

Initial Release