# Should I Eat This Fish?

> Alberta fish consumption advice based on species and waterbody. (iPhone/iPad app by The Government of Alberta.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/should-i-eat-this-fish/id1119021760 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Government of Alberta](https://appshunter.io/developer/537677872)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-07-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/should-i-eat-this-fish/id1119021760/reviews.md

## What is Should I Eat This Fish??

Users can find out if the fish they have caught has a consumption advice by selecting from a list of fish species and waterbodies in Alberta. Users may also be asked to provide the weight or length of the fish caught. Based on these selections, the app will inform users if they should limit the amount of fish they eat and what those limits are. Information in the app is based on the table of Recommended Fish Consumption Limits in Alberta, posted on the Open Government Portal website: 

https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/270e8456-7b8b-46c9-b87d-3508b22c319d/resource/bbf031cd-f28a-4e3e-b9b6-230164fda44c/download/fish-consumption-guidance-mercury-in-fish-2019.pdf

## Key features

- Fish species selection
- Waterbody selection
- Consumption advice
- Eating limits
- Weight/length input

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/should-i-eat-this-fish/id1119021760/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not useful

*2018-07-22*

No information for Northern Alberta lakes. Need info for Winagami lake. Would rate this 0 stars but can’t send unless I give it at least one

## Frequently asked questions about Should I Eat This Fish?

### Does Should I Eat This Fish? have ads?

No, Should I Eat This Fish? is ad-free, providing a clean user experience without interruptions.

### What is the age rating for Should I Eat This Fish?

Should I Eat This Fish? has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### On which devices can I use Should I Eat This Fish?

Should I Eat This Fish? is available on iPhone and iPad devices.

### How often is Should I Eat This Fish? updated?

The app was last updated on August 26, 2025, indicating ongoing support and potential for future improvements.

### Where does the information in Should I Eat This Fish? come from?

The app's information is based on the 'Recommended Fish Consumption Limits in Alberta' table, posted on the Open Government Portal website.

### Can I use Should I Eat This Fish? offline?

The provided description does not specify offline functionality. It is recommended to check the app store listing for details on offline access.

### What specific data does Should I Eat This Fish? collect?

The app may ask for the weight or length of the fish caught, in addition to the selected fish species and waterbodies, to provide accurate consumption advice.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.2 — 2025-08-26

- Update Ministry names
  - Alberta Environment and Parks -> Alberta Environment and Protected Areas
  - Alberta Health -> Alberta Primary and Preventative Health Services
- Update App Icon

### 4.0.0 — 2024-05-17

- Improved Design: It's now easier to find information about fish in the particular water body you're visiting.
- Search: Water bodies can now be searched by name.
- The water body you've selected can now be opened in Google Maps.

### 3.1.3 — 2024-01-17

Update for iOS 17

### 3.1.1 — 2023-02-14

Update for iOS 16

### 3.0.1 — 2019-08-04

- Updated checks on fish weight and length for consumption advice
- Added more fish species
- Minor bugfixes

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