Mahoning SWCD Opens Fall Fish Sale to Support Pond Owners

The Mahoning Soil & Water Conservation District announced plans for its spring fish sale, which supports local pond and lake owners.

Orders for fingerling size fish are due to the district office by Friday, Sept. 22. Pick-up will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 at the Canfield Fairgrounds.

Fish available for order include fathead minnows, white amur, Japanese koi, largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch, channel catfish, hybrid bluegill and shell crackers.  Also available are fish food, pond conditioner and pond maintenance books. 

“Stocking ponds in fall is important to the health of the overall water environment,” said Kathleen Vrable-Bryan, district administrator. “The cooler temperatures make transport less stressful for the fish, many of which will provide fall and winter fishing. Other forage fish should also be introduced at this time to accommodate the spring introduction of the larger predator fish.”

Orders can be placed with the district office by phone at (330) 740-7995. 

Click here to download the order form. 

Pick-up will require a container lined with a heavy-duty, unscented black trash bag filled with water from the pond where the fish will live. The bag needs to be large enough to be tied at the top. 

The district staff recommends five to eight gallons of water per 100 fish. White amur must be placed in a container with a lid or liner large enough to be tied at the top. Five gallons of water is required for every two white amur. 

For more information or pick-up recommendations, contact the district office.