Transferring home caught fish. You are not going to need that many fish for a 0.25 ac pond. Buy them from prob a local hatchery - maybe Jones Fish Hatchery - Newtown. Some Soil and Water districts in OH annually sell good quality fish fingerlings. Some Pros and cons of where to get fish were listed above. In my long and varied experiences, the only main reason to get non-hatchery fish is because no hatchery has the species you want. I and others here have driven 3-8 hrs one way to get good hatchery fish. Hatchery fish are best fish - period. Going to get fish at the hatchery is an adventure the kids will love and will remember a long time. Fish can be delivered for an extra charge but that is not as fun for the kids or you. Cost of good quality fish for your small pond is minimal, compared to the cost of the pond and troubles you could get from doing it wrong.
Last edited by Bill Cody; 02/14/10 06:15 PM.
