Mahoning SWCD Opens Spring 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, May 5. Pick-up will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, May 11 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.

“As we inch closer to spring, we anticipate many area pond owners are preparing to stock their ponds with fish again,” said Kathleen Vrable-Bryan, district administrator. “We are excited for another opportunity to help these pond owners through our spring fish sale. Stocking ponds with fish helps to eliminate noxious invasive weeds and promotes water quality.”

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. 

The Mahoning County Soil & Water Conservation District advances best management practices for conserving land and water resources by providing education, technical assistance and stewardship. Established in 1950, the district is staffed by a small team of environmental professionals who lead efforts in community and school outreach, stormwater control, watershed protection, pond management and more. The district is governed by a five-member volunteer board of supervisors and maintains offices at 850 Industrial Road in Youngstown.