What edible fish can I stock my pond with?

Question

My family just bought a cabin in Payson AZ that has a huge pond that we would like to stock with some tasty fish we can raise and eat. Payson is in zone 7-8 and it would be nice if they could spawn in the pond too. Where can I buy these fish for stocking?

Answer 1

If you want taste, go for the walleye. The Northamerician are warm water species (kin to the canadian).

Lots of good answers. the blue Tilapia is also a great choice however may not survive the closed pond idea or the high heat temps. They prefer the moving water as well as are good salt brackish water. But do well in Florida's waterways in fresh.

Catfish, Carp, perch, bluegill (most under rated tasty fish) crappie, bass, small mouth (again like moving water) Spots,

In my opinion any fish caught fresh is better than frozen!
Trout are another one (if you like trout) Do well in ponds however taste better when in cold moving water. They tend to get mushy flesh when in a pond or warmer water.

Answer 2

Edible Cold Water Fish

Answer 3

Sue B gave the correct answer on where to find them. Also check with your country extension agent. They have normal stocking dates.

Trout are cold water fish. Anything above 50 degrees and they will suffer. 80 degrees and they die.

Best stick with bream (bluegills), bass, crappie, and catfish. You will need the balance for them to feed upon each other, and propagate. bass and crappie feed on bluegills. And bluegills feed on bass and crappie fry. Catfish eat up the crap.

Watch the pH of the water and the temperature, and feed for the first year. None of this is necessary, but to get really nice fish in a couple of 3 years, it really does help.

Oh yeah, throw a couple of old dead trees in the water so some of the fry can hide, escape the bigger fish, and grow. Some people use old Christmas trees.

Answer 4

Bass, bream, crappie and tilapia would all make good choices for that area. If you choose Tilapia remember that not only will they breed, but they will over populate the pond and cause you to have loads of 3-4" long fish, so include a good predator like a few bass to control the population. Hybrid striped bass would be a good choice as they will not breed and eat all of the tilapia.

As for local suppliers, check with your local wildlife management office, they can usually provide you with a list.

MM

Answer 5

sounds like Trout Boy and Chad know what they're speaking about yet one issue is that you've not informed us what state or section the pond is in. I agree travis wouldn't have a clue about trout.... rainbow and brown are both your best guess and also you likely do want a allow (examine with state). if you're in a community the position the water temperature receives truly warmth like GA or FL or AL - 15 feet should not be adequate until eventually the pond is circulation AND spring fed. in case you grant more beneficial options you'll get a more beneficial useful answer....

Answer 6

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Answer 7

The most common pond stocking is bluegill, largemouth bass, and channel catfish.
I suggest you speak to a licensed fish farm in Arizona.

Here is a list of them:

http://ag.arizona.edu/azaqua/farmlist.txt

Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Just go to Yahoo www.local.com then type in Bass fish stocking company near you.I just tried it and got 3 local stockers near me!Good luck!

Answer 10

Try carp trout, bass, and skate