Fish From The Mississippi.......safe To Eat?

[troutman11]

Hey I am going catfishing from the bank on the Mississippi river in Grafton IL. I was wondering what u suggest to use as bait...Shad, Herring, Chicken livers, or something else. I was also wondering if I manage to catch some if u guys think it is safe to eat these fish caught out of the MS??

[ekl-stl]

Herring if you can get it.. Shad or cut Asian Carp.. I have eaten fish from there for years and I am still here.. I think the MDC has said eat in moderation.. Something like if you eat fish from there every day for a month, then you may have some concerns.

[Kayser]

If you get "river fish" from any of the taverns along the river, that's buffalo straight from the mississippi. Personally, it's one of my favorite fish to eat.

Rob