Ok, did some more research. From this web site: Kansas Wildlife Parks and Tourism

Quote:
Sources of Fish

Pond owners can purchase fish from commercial fish growers for stocking ponds. Purchased fish are considered to be the pond owner’s livestock. Such ponds are free of any restrictions, including license requirements and harvest methods. A partial list of commercial fish growers can be obtained from any Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism, Natural Resources Conservation Service or Extension Service office. A pond can be stocked with fish legally caught elsewhere but this practice is not advised because it is usually difficult to obtain adequate numbers, especially for large ponds, and wild fish are more likely to have disease problems than those raised by a commercial fish grower.

That does not say anything specific about ownership of the subsequent fish, but at least they do say it is legal to catch wild fish (legally obtained) for stocking a private pond. I found a similar statement for Texas during my search.

John

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