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Recommended Stocking Rates
When stocking a fish pond or lake for the first time or when
adding fish to the present population, factors such as size of pond, depth,
temperatures, weeds present or not present, structure, clarity, etc., all
determine what kind and how many fish to stock. Please give us a call or
stop in and see us for more information.
Examples of Recommended MAXIMUM Stocking
Rates:
The following
are some examples of the maximum stocking rates for a pond. Stocking less
than the amounts shown is fine, but stocking over these rates should be avoided
unless proper aeration is used and a feeding program is in place. Unless
heavy fishing pressure is regularly applied, these amounts will provide adequate
populations.
 LARGE DEEP PONDS - Over 14'
depth, 1 acre or larger
1000 Fish/Acre*
| EXAMPLE: |
700 |
2" - 4" Bluegills |
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100 |
4" - 6" Channel catfish |
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100 |
4" - 5" Perch |
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100 |
4" - 6" Bass |
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3 Gal. |
Minnows |
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$828.00
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 MEDIUM PONDS - 10' - 12' depth, 1/2 acre
1000 Fish/Acre*
| EXAMPLE: |
300 |
2" - 4" Bluegills |
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75 |
4" - 6" Channel catfish |
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75 |
4" - 5" Perch |
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50 |
4" - 6" Bass |
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2 Gal. |
Minnows |
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$481.25
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SMALLER PONDS - 8' - 10' depth, 1/3 acre
1000 Fish/Acre*
| EXAMPLE: |
250 |
2" - 4" Bluegills |
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50 |
4" - 6" Channel catfish |
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50 |
4" - 5" Perch |
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25 |
4" - 6" Bass |
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2 Gal. |
Minnows |
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$370.00 *** |
Size of fish shown above can be changed
if desired!
* With proper aeration; in some cases an aeration system may be necessary.
** We recommend approximately 3 or 4 non-predator fish to every 1
predator fish.
*** Price does not reflect delivery, tax or bagging fees.
Copyright 2006. Stoney Creek Fisheries & Equipment Inc. All
rights reserved.
** This website is for informational purposes only. All prices
are subject to change.**
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