Fish Stocking Program
The district now offers two fish sales a year with one in the Spring and one in the Fall. Each sale provides a different assortment of fish along with fish food and pond supplies. Below you will find descriptions of what is being offered during our Spring Sale.
Fall Fish Sale
Deadline to order is October....
Delivery Date: October
Delivery Location: Lee Harlan Soil and Water Conservation Center
(2400 Meads Hill Rd. Watkins Glen, NY 14891)
Delivery Time: 10:30am-11:30am
**Fish will be delivered in boxes with oxygen injected water.
No Container is needed when picking up.
**Don't forget to apply for any permits needed if purchasing fish. See below for more information**
When placing an order for fish, there is a 15% packaging and delivery fee just for the fish cost. Also, be sure to only calculate the 8% tax just for the total fish cost combined (without the fee). The packaging and delivery fee does not get charged tax. Please make sure to add the packaging and delivery fee to the total cost after calculating the tax. If you have any questions please call our office at (607)535-0878.
Fathead Minnows
(Pimephales promelas)
Price: $16.00 per pound
Selling Size: 1-3"
Stocking Rate Per Surface Acre: 40-80 lbs
Water Temp. Preferences: Warm, Cool & Cold
Food Preferences: Algae, Zooplankton, Pellet Food
Selling Size: 1-3"
Stocking Rate Per Surface Acre: 40-80 lbs
Water Temp. Preferences: Warm, Cool & Cold
Food Preferences: Algae, Zooplankton, Pellet Food
NYS Permit Information For Stocking Fish
We ask that you apply for your NYSDEC Fish Stocking Permit which is required to stock fish in any waterbody of 10 acres or more. The application can be found at the link below or on the NYSDEC's website. You may also consider applying for the Farm Fish Pond License which is needed for ponds less than 10 acres. Both permits are free and last up to 5 years.
Permit Applications Links
Fish Stocking Permit - Primarily for waterbodies larger than 10 acres
Farm Fish Pond License- For man made ponds less than 10 acres
Fish Stocking Permit - Primarily for waterbodies larger than 10 acres
Farm Fish Pond License- For man made ponds less than 10 acres