Swim Safety
Swimming in the ocean or one of South Carolina’s lakes and rivers is an excellent outdoor activity for the whole family. However, any outdoor activity has its own set of safety issues that we should all plan for and recognize.
Russ Creek Fish Consumption Advisory
(Marion County)
DO NOT EAT ANY
Bowfin (Mudfish)
One meal per month
Largemouth Bass
One meal per week
Redear Sunfish
North Santee River Fish Consumption Advisory
(From the Santee River to U.S. Hwy 17/701 Bridge)
One meal per week
Chain Pickerel
Blue Catfish
Flathead Catfish
Largemouth Bass
Black Crappie
Bowfin (Mudfish)
No Restrictions
Red Drum
Bluegill
Striped Mullet
North Fork Edisto River Fish Consumption Advisory
(Orangeburg County)
DO NOT EAT ANY
Bowfin (Mudfish)
One meal per month
Chain Pickerel
Warmouth
Largemouth Bass
One meal per week
Redbreast Sunfish
Striped Bass
Redear Sunfish
IntraCoastal Fish Consumption Advisory
Horry County
One meal per month
Bowfin (Mudfish)
One meal per week
Bluegill
Redear Sunfish
Largemouth Bass
High Risk Groups for Fish Consumption Advisory
Mercury has the greatest effect on the growing body because the brain and nervous system is still developing. For this reason, some groups may be at a greater risk than others.
These at-risk groups include:
- Babies
- Children under 14
- Women who are nursing
- Women who are pregnant
- Women who plan to become pregnant
These groups should be particularly careful about the types and amounts of fish they eat from local waters. If you are in one of these groups, it is recommended that you follow the advice below:
Combahee River Fish Consumption Advisory
Salkehatchie River to U.S. Hwy 17
One meal per week
Channel Catfish
Redear Sunfish
Do Not Eat Any
Bowfin (Mudfish)
Chain Pickerel
Largemouth Bass
No Restriction
Redbreast sunfish
Black Crappie
White Catfish
Bluegill