LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Fishing is a favorite Michigan pastime, but fish consumption safety guidelines should be reeled in, too.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has released its annual Eat Safe Fish Guide.

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The report offers advice on potentially harmful chemicals that can be found in different fish species and what anglers can do to reduce their risk.

Lisa Fischer, the program’s toxicologist with MDHHS, said the guidelines outline both the benefits and risks of eating fish.

“We have water body-specific advice, so you can look up the water body where you go fishing,” she said.

MDHHS says that overconsumption of mercury can cause health problems. In addition, it can affect brain development in children and babies, as well as heart function in older adults.

There are also concerns about PCBs and dioxins, which have been linked to cancer, immune system damage and diabetes.

The guide contains data from nearly 700 Michigan water bodies and dozens of fish species.