Thanks guys. It sounds like this should work out okay.

Cecil, regarding the triploid trout, I had also thought about that. The problem we have in this area is that there is a parasite present in the watershed (and in our irrigation water) called "Ceratomyxa Shasta" that infects and kills salmonid species. I am not an expert by any means on any of the particulars - just that it will apparently decimate non-resitant strains of salmonids.

The native "Redside" trout in our area have apparently evolved with the parasite and have some resistance. Hatchery trout are apparently very susceptible to the parasite, particularly in warmer water situations. I have heard this from a number of independent biologists and is backed up from what I have found in my own research.

From what I have gathered, brown trout are generally very resistant to the parasite. My preliminary inquiries with the State Fish & Game is that they would not likely grant a license to stock brown trout because they are non-native.

The local wild fish are not a solution, as in Oregon catching and transporting trout for stocking into a private pond is prohibited.

A few biologists have mentioned a "66 strain" that is apparently a first generaton cross between a regular hatchery rainbow trout and a Deschutes River Redside (or so I understand). A fellow I met in the area stocked them several years ago in a 7.5' deep pond and had good success with them (other than the Osprey). His source was no longer offering them. After a lot of looking, I found a source for the 66 strain fish. I believe they are regular diploid fish and have not been able to find a triploid version.

Sooooo, a long winded explanation as to why it appears that I am pretty limited in my trout options and why I suspect I will not be able to find triploid fish to work for my particular situation (although please let me know if you have any suggestions there). This all led to my plan to see if I can help the fish live a bit longer (assuming they make it past the C. Shasta and Osprey!) by providing a small current and some spawning gravel. That is probably a year or two down the road. Thanks again for feedback.