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How many fish do I stock into my pond?
Read moreStoney Creek Fisheries recommends a maximum of 1,000 total game fish per acre, assuming the pond is in good shape…
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What fish do I stock into my pond?
Read moreConsider these 2 questions: (1) What is main purpose of my pond? A fishing pond? A swimming pond? An irrigation…
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Do I need to feed my fish?
Read moreA healthy, balanced pond feeds itself. Feeding … fish food and/or minnows … is your choice. Additional feed/forage will accelerate…
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Do I always need to acclimate my fish into my pond?
Read moreYes … always acclimate (temper) your fish every time you stock. Temper by either (1) floating the unopened bags of…
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Do I need a permit to stock fish in my pond?
Read moreThe Michigan DNR dictates pond stocking permit requirements and issues the permits. In general, you will need a permit: (1)…
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What size of fish should I stock?
Read moreThis is a balancing act … between cost, ease of transportation, what fish are currently in your pond, and available…
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Do I need to aerate my pond?
Read moreAbsolutely … ALL PONDS SHOULD BE AERATED! There is a long list of benefits for a pond with correctly sized…
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What about large fish orders?
Read moreFor fish orders too large to bag safely, delivery directly to your pond with one of our fish trucks can…
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What do I need to pick up my fish at Stoney Creek Fisheries?
Read moreBring plastic pails in the 3 to 6 gallon range. In your pails, we’ll add a fish bag, the counted…
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When is the best time to stock fish?
Read moreThe 2 best times are Spring (mid-April thru mid-June) and Fall (mid-September through late-October) when water temperatures are “cool” to…
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