Bayou Bartholomew
- Area Specific Regulations
From Highway 35 in Drew County to Little Bayou
Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, women who are breast-feeding, and children under the age of 7 should not eat flathead catfish, gar, bowfin, pickerel or blue catfish (20 inches or longer), largemouth bass (12 inches or longer) or buffalo (18 inches or longer) from these waters because of mercury contamination (See Page 56). Others should limit their consumption of flathead catfish, gar, pickerel, bowfin, blue catfish (20 inches or longer), largemouth bass (12 inches or longer) or buffalo (18 inches or longer) to no more than two meals a month. Other fish may be eaten without restriction.For more details and updates about mercury in Arkansas fish, contact the Arkansas Department of Health, 501-661-2893.
- Area Type
Flowing Water