I am thinking about maybe stocking some hsb next year but what I was wondering is I have a creek feed 1/4 acre pond and I have tried looking up some info is there any legal issues with stocking hsb in a creek? I have nets on the entry and exit of my pond so nothing should leave. I have tried looking and I haven't had any luck. I live in Texas and I know that there are several lakes near by in Oklahoma that have hsb but I didn't know the difference there. I am really leaning towards hsb since I won't have reproduction to deal with since my pond is so small. any info would be greatly appreciated
Clay, the part of the country you are from and the current drought conditions in Texas, especially in the panhandle, I would worry more about having water in that creek than HSB...
Yes, it is legal to stock HSB in any private water in Texas.
In fact TP&W stock HSB every year in public reservoirs each year.
They are fast becoming one of the most sought after game fish in Texas reservoirs - and my favorite.
Best of luck!
George
