The main reason is that wqe live in a desert i guess. Not many ponds. Most lakes are resevoirs.
Alot of fish suppliers are out of business, or only raise talapia, or trout in the hills. I may have found a lake owner who will let me pick up shad or whatever he stocks with next time there is a delivery but it is 21/2 hours away. I am still looking. Do People ship minnows and other overnite delivery? With any success.