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Where can I find live fish for pond stocking in NC?
Carolina Fish Hatchery provides live fish for pond stocking in NC, SC and VA . We are located in North Carolina and are one of the largest producers of live fish for pond stocking on the east coast. Carolina Fish Hatchery offers both wholesale and retail prices.
Why choose pond King for your pond stock?
Whether you’ve just constructed a new pond or have decided you need to stock a pre-existing one, the experts at Pond King will be able to provide you with the fish you need. Pond King is the premier fish provider for ponds and lakes of all sizes.
Where can I get fish for my pond?
Pond King is the premier fish provider for ponds and lakes of all sizes. For those costumers with a larger size lake, Pond King has a vast delivery area to meet your needs. If you live in the North Texas or Southern Oklahoma area, we welcome you to our facilities to pickup fish for your stocking needs!
How can I get a stocking Plan for my pond?
Pond King biologists can recommend specific stocking plans through consultation, in store, or over the phone. Stocking can vary in price and is dependent on pond size. Visit our website to learn more about fish stocking packages and pricing.
Can you put fish in a stock pond?
To properly balance your pond, you should stock your pond with three prey fish, like perch or bluegill, for every predator fish, such as bass. This pond stocking strategy will ensure that predator fish will have a bountiful selection of prey, while still giving the prey fish a sporting chance to mature and reproduce.
What is the best bait fish to stock a pond?
Minnows are easy prey that will spawn several times during early summer. They create a good food source for larger baitfish and sportfish populations added later. In the fall, Sink recommends adding 500 bluegill or 400 bluegill and 100 redear sunfish per acre if not fertilizing.
How many fish should I stock in a 1 acre pond?
A typical pond stocking strategy for a warm-water pond would be 1,000-1,500 bluegills, 50-100 bass, and 50-200 catfish per acre. Many recreational pond owners, however, prefer to stock bluegills and catfish to increase the size and population of bass.
How many fish should I stock in a 1/4 acre pond?
Large fish will prey on newly stocked fingerlings. Obtaining a balanced predator (bass) to prey (sunfish) ratio is the key to a healthy fishery. We recommend 100 bass to 500 sunfish per acre for a self-sustaining fishery....Fish Stocking Recommendations.Swimming PondSpeciesRedear Sunfish1/4 Acre1501/2 Acre2503/4 Acre4001 Acre5005 more columns
How can I stock my pond for free?
Some states have free stocking programs. Check out your local government website to find out if your pond could qualify for these programs. If your state doesn't have such a program though, you may be able to stock your pond with fish you catch in public waters.
How many minnows does it take to stock a pond?
Preferred stocking rates are 1,000 to 3,000 per acre or 10 to 20 pounds of minnows per acre.
How deep should a 1 acre pond be?
Everyone wants a pond super deep. However, the average pond we dig is 12' deep throughout and depending on the size at least one area 15' deep. If the pond is large enough, say 1 acre we can dig a couple holes in the pond 15" to 20' deep and maybe 25' round. This is only done to save on the cost of the pond.
How deep should a pond be for a perch?
Perch ponds need to be a minimum of twelve to fifteen feet deep for the perch to do well. Perch tend to like shallow waters, but because they can grow so big, and can populate quickly, they need plenty of water in their pond to survive.
How deep should a fishing pond be?
Four feet of water will prevent excess water evaporation and keep predators from eating the fish. Steep, hard-to-climb banks will also deter predators. In warmer climates where the pond will not freeze, 4 feet is plenty. In temperate climates with mild to cold winters, 7 to 8 feet deep is preferable.
Can I buy fish for my pond?
Available Fish Species We also offer various sizes of fish, from fingerlings to adults, to meet your stocking needs. Pond King biologists can recommend specific stocking plans through consultation, in store, or over the phone. Stocking can vary in price and is dependent on pond size.
How deep does a bluegill pond need to be?
The pond should be at least 1 acre in size. Smaller ponds can work, but pose some difficulties in managing the fish population. Fish ponds should be at least 6 feet deep, but no more than 12 to 15 feet deep.
How deep should a bass pond be?
Ideally, a bass pond should have a minimum depth of at least 3 to 4 feet. Bass don't spend much time in water shallower than that. Use soil left over from excavating shallower areas to form ridges in deeper parts of the pond.
stocking ponds since 1980
Southland Fisheries Corp is a fish farm located in Hopkins, South Carolina. We specialize in raising top quality fish for pond stocking, as well as providing our clients with information and supplies to get their ponds up to their maximum healthy potential. We only supply fish of the highest quality, with the highest success rate.
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