How big is one serving size of fish?
A fish meal serving size is 8 ounces uncooked or about 6 ounces cooked for a 160-pound adult. If you weigh more or less than 160 pounds, add or subtract one ounce to your serving size for each 20-pound difference in body weight.
Your | Meal Size(uncooked) |
A fish meal appropriate to your body size is about the size and thickness of your hand. |
1 oz. is about the size of an adult thumb. A fish meal size of 1 oz. would be good for a child that weighs 20 pounds. | ||
| 160 lb. | = 8 oz. | ||||
| 140 lb | = 7 oz. | ||||
| 120 lb. | = 6 oz. | ||||
| 100 lb. | = 5 oz. | ||||
| 80 lb. | = 4 oz. | ||||
| 60 lb. | = 3 oz. | ||||
| 40 lb. | = 2 oz. | ||||
| 20 lb. | = 1 oz. |
More Resources
- Healthy Fish Guide - Make smart seafood choices when shopping or at a restaurant.
- Local Fish Advisories by Waterbody - Check advisories before you go fishing.
Content Source: Fish Advisories Program
