Freshwater, saltwater, and fly-fishing reached decade highs in 2023, with 58M Americans fishing. Fish consumption rose to 20.5 lbs per capita in 2021, up from 11 lbs in 1968. State programs now monitor water quality. The Michigan DHHS found elevated PFOS in fish from four lakes near cities south of Grand Rapids, issuing warnings but no “No Fishing” signs.
Michigan warns against eating fish from four lakes with high PFOS levels
