Fish Stocking Species & Price List (click here for printable version)

We constantly scout for the best fish species for your pond. Our current offerings provide fast growth and exceptional value.

Black Crappie - a large sunfish, although not as big as the largemouth bass. It can grow up to 16" long and can weigh five pounds, but they are usually much smaller. The back of this fish is greenish, the sides are silvery with black markings that don't continue to the belly. Black crappie live in warm ponds, lakes, streams and reservoirs. They are schooling fish, so they like to stay in groups. Spawning occurs in May and June in water three to eight feet deep with a sand or gravel bottom. The first year they will grow two to four inches. The young will eat zooplankton and as they get bigger they move on to larger foods. Adults will eat small fish, insects, crayfish, tadpoles and just about anything else that will fit in their mouths. They feed most during the evenings. They like water with plants and underwater structures. Predators include any larger fish such as bass and catfish. Black Crappie prices: 5" to 7" are $2.50 each

Channel Catfish - They are often thought to be a relative to Southern states only, but actually do very well in Wisconsin, especially in ponds that get warm in the summer months. They do great in 70-85° waters and feed on minnows, insects and commercial pellets. They can often grow from 4" - 6" fingerlings in springtime to 12" - 14" by fall. They can reach 25 - 30 pounds and are very good eating. They do well when stocked with hybrid bluegills, largemouth bass, walleye, and even trout. Catfish will spawn in warm water ponds, when spawning containers are available. Great predators. Channel Catfish prices: 8 " to 12 " are $2.00 each

Fathead Minnows - Commonly called the tuffy or blackhead, and are a very important bait minnow for fishermen. They also provide forage for larger fish. The generally reach 2-1/2" to 3-1/2" in length and have a life span of two to three years. They are very hardy and tolerate considerable handling. Spawning begins when water temperatures reach 50 - 55°F and repeats monthly until waters cool in the fall. They are very prolific, laying 200 to 500 eggs per spawn. Stocking fatheads with game fish can greatly increase the growth of the game fish. Fathead Minnow prices: 1-50lbs are $6.00 per lb, 51-100lbs are $5.50 per lb, 101+lbs are $5.00 per lb

Bluegill - Bluegills generate offspring that are 50% male and 50% female.. They thrive in warmer water, 70-85°F being very suitable. They do well when stocked with trout, largemouth bass, channel catfish and perch. Bluegills will overpopulate a pond unless you have gamefish to keep the numbers down.. Bluegill prices: 3" to 4 " are $.95 each - 4 " to 6 " are $1.50 each - 6 " to 8 " are $2.25 each

Hybrid Bluegill - (Sunfish) are a cross between two of the sunfish family: the bluegill and the green sunfish. Generally males are the predominate offspring, accounting for 90 - 95% of the young. They grow rapidly and often reach 1-1/2 pounds in two to three years' time. Many reach 8-1/2" to 10" in length, 12-18 months after being stocked as 2" - 3" fingerlings. They thrive in warmer water, 70-85°F being very suitable. They are not sterile as many think, but because of the high male ratio they are less prolific than regular bluegills and much faster growing. They do well when stocked with trout, largemouth bass, channel catfish and perch. (Yes, hybrid bluegills do spawn). Hybrid Bluegill prices: 3" to 4 " are $.95 each - 4 " to 6 " are $1.50 each - 6 " to 8 " are $2.25 each

Jumbo Yellow Perch - Perch are also sought after because of their delicious taste. They are school-running fish and are often fished near the bottom of lakes and ponds. They feed on small fish, insect life and will feed readily on commercial diets, if trained. Jumbos can reach 12" - 14" in length and 1 - 2 pounds if food is sufficient. They can be stocked with most other species, especially hybrid bluegills, largemouth bass and catfish. Jumbo Yellow Perch prices: 3" to 4 " are $.95 each - 4 " to 6 " are $1.50 each - 6 " to 8 " are $2.25 each

Large Mouth Bass - One of our best predator fish for controlling the number of small fish in a pond or lake. They put up a real battle when caught by hook and line. They are often stocked with hybrid bluegills, channel catfish, perch and walleye. Care should be taken to stock predator fish before your lake or pond becomes overrun with small or stunted fish, which is a difficult situation to reverse without killing off the entire pond. Large Mouth Bass prices: 4 " to 6 " are $2.50 each - 6 " to 9 " are $3.50 each

Small Mouth Bass - The "Smallie" is such a great fighter, once you land one you'll only think about what the next one will be like. Another one of our best predator fish for controlling the number of small fish in a pond or lake. They put up a real battle when caught by hook and line. They are often stocked with hybrid bluegills, channel catfish, perch and walleye. Care should be taken to stock predator fish before your lake or pond becomes overrun with small or stunted fish, which is a difficult situation to reverse without killing off the entire pond. Small Mouth Bass prices: 5 " to 8 " are $5.00 each

Wisconsin Walleye - A most sought after fish for their delicious taste! They are strictly cannibalistic in their feeding habits and do not feed on commercial pellets. When stocking with other cool or warm water fish they help keep down the number of small fish which enhances growth rates. They do well with yellow perch, hybrid bluegills and bass. Walleye seldom spawn in small ponds and should be stocked in ponds only one acre or larger. Wisconsin Walleye prices: 3" to 5" are $2.00 each - 5" to 7" are $2.50 each - 7" to 10" are $3.50 each

Saugeye - This is an incredibly fast-growing fish at 1-2 pounds per year! Also a very sought after fish for their delicious taste! They are strictly cannibalistic in their feeding habits and do not feed on commercial pellets. When stocking with other cool or warm water fish they help keep down the number of small fish which enhances growth rates. They do well with yellow perch, hybrid bluegills and bass. Walleye seldom spawn in small ponds and should be stocked in ponds only one acre or larger. Saugeye prices: 8" to 12" are (available in Fall only) $4.50 each

Brown Trout - Trout require water temperatures no higher than 60 - 68° . They also require higher oxygen levels than other fish. Aeration may be required even in cold water! Trout feed readily on commercial pellets, bug life and small minnows. They grow rapidly and can grow to 30" in length and 10 - 12 pounds in ponds. Do not over feed them in warm weather when surface temperatures are extra high! Brown Trout prices: 6 " to 10" are Out of Stock (normally $4.50 each)

Rainbow Trout - Trout require water temperatures no higher than 60 - 68° . They also require higher oxygen levels than other fish. Aeration may be required even in cold water! Trout feed readily on commercial pellets, bug life and small minnows. They grow rapidly and can grow to 30" in length and 10 - 12 pounds in ponds. Do not over feed them in warm weather when surface temperatures are extra high! Rainbow Trout prices: 6 " to 10" are $4.00 each - 10 " to 12" are $5.00 each

IMPORTANT: Pick-up fish by appointment only. Sprint Delivery: April-June. Fall Delivery: September-December. All fish are health certified and VHS tested. DNR stocking permit or fish farm registration required. Delivery available within 150 minles of Juneau, WI is $1.50 per mile both ways. Minimum order of $100 for delivery. Fish picked up from the hatchery can be placed in bags with water and oxygen and can be hauled up to six hours. Free bagging with pick-up. Fish must be returned for replacement. Call to order or check availability.

Please call if you want help selecting the best fish and products for your project. Many new fish species are available for spring stocking. Call as early as possible in the year in order to get on the list - some supplies can be limited.

If you are with a lake association, please call for special pricing.

*All prices and products are subject to change without notice. State and county sales tax apply and shipping is extra.

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