Are Muskie High in Mercury? Understanding the Risks and Guidelines
                                
                                
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                                According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, sensitive populations like women of childbearing age and children should not eat muskie due to elevated mercury levels. It is true that muskie are high in mercury, a consequence of their position at the top of the food chain.