1/4At the Chesapeake Bay Program table fish consumption advisory talk and demonstration, Kleiver Velasquez reaches out for a taste of fresh, skinless catfish fillet made with cayenne pepper and lime. (Photo by Michelle Williams/Chesapeake Bay Program)
The Festival is held every year during Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs September 15th to October 15th. This year the festival was held Saturday, October 13.
Yes, you can fish during the event! It is also a great opportunity to introduce people to fishing for the first time. Anacostia Riverkeepers runs free, guided fishing during the event as long as festivalgoers have a fishing license or are exempt from licensing requirements (under the age of 16). Fishing poles and bait are provided, with an experienced individual on hand from Anacostia Riverkeeper to assist and answer questions. Bladensburg Waterfront Park is on the Anacostia river, so catch and release is strongly encouraged.
Fish advisories are specific to communities and rivers, and change along with environmental conditions. For those that want to keep fish caught in the area, the current fish consumption advisories are posted on the fishing pier at Bladensburg Park. As of October 13, the advisories were as follows: an orange advisory for brown bullheads, sunfish and largemouth bass; a red (more restricted and cautious) advisory for American eel; a red recommendation to completely avoid channel catfish and large brown bullheads' and a "DO NOT EAT" advisory on common carp.
You can learn more about fish consumption advisories and how to find them in your area here (toward the bottom of the page): https://www.chesapeakebay.net/issues/chemical_contaminants.
Nicely done piece! When was Festival Del Rio Anacostia held? What kind of fish are typically caught there? Were fish caught during the event? Thanks.
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The Festival is held every year during Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs September 15th to October 15th. This year the festival was held Saturday, October 13.
Yes, you can fish during the event! It is also a great opportunity to introduce people to fishing for the first time. Anacostia Riverkeepers runs free, guided fishing during the event as long as festivalgoers have a fishing license or are exempt from licensing requirements (under the age of 16). Fishing poles and bait are provided, with an experienced individual on hand from Anacostia Riverkeeper to assist and answer questions. Bladensburg Waterfront Park is on the Anacostia river, so catch and release is strongly encouraged.
Fish advisories are specific to communities and rivers, and change along with environmental conditions. For those that want to keep fish caught in the area, the current fish consumption advisories are posted on the fishing pier at Bladensburg Park. As of October 13, the advisories were as follows: an orange advisory for brown bullheads, sunfish and largemouth bass; a red (more restricted and cautious) advisory for American eel; a red recommendation to completely avoid channel catfish and large brown bullheads' and a "DO NOT EAT" advisory on common carp.
You can learn more about fish consumption advisories and how to find them in your area here (toward the bottom of the page): https://www.chesapeakebay.net/issues/chemical_contaminants.
Nicely done piece! When was Festival Del Rio Anacostia held? What kind of fish are typically caught there? Were fish caught during the event? Thanks.
Thank you!
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