For the 2004 Minnesota fishing opener, Gov. Tim Pawlenty will be fishing at Lake of the Woods. If the governor catches a 15" walleye or 20" Northern pike and follows fish consumption guidelines, he should eat no more than 5-6 oz. a week. However, he can feast on crappie at 18 oz. a week.

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To find the "safe" level of consumption, based on EPA health guidelines:
	Enter your body weight in pounds:
	Select the species of fish you eat: Minnesota fish Bass (other) Bass (White) Bullhead Carp Catfish Crappie Muskie Perch Pike, northern <30 inches Pike, northern >30 inches Sucker Sunfish (Bluegill) Trout (Lake) Trout (Rainbow) Walleye <20 inches Walleye >20 inches Whitefish (Lake) OR Commercial fish Cod Crabs Flatfish Halibut Herring Pollock Salmon (farmed) Salmon (wild) Sardines Scallops Tilapia (farmed) Tuna (canned chunk light) Tuna (canned white albacore) Tuna steaks

Smarter fish consumption can help maintain good health. Fish are a good source of protein, vitamin D, as well as beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, which help prevent heart disease and promote mental health [1, 2, 3, 4] and healthy brain development in infants and children. So fish-lovers should not stop eating fish—just eat fish that are lower in contaminants.

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