CB1 is right.

A few points.

Hatcheries come and go fast with a few surviving.

Many state Game and Fish agencies keep lists of hatcheries. Take a look at them as they are a few years old and half the hatcheries are out of business (no phone # or answer).

I personally don't want to sanction any hatchery I am not sure about. That is one of the biggest decisions a pond owner makes and needs to be right.

Hatcheries are often area and fish specific.

Having said that , there is no problem , if someone wants to start a list. It will be a lot of work and should be researched to avoid giving bad info. Also need appropriate waivers/warnings that PB is not giving this advice or suggestion. Might want to indicate and put at top those that support PB.

A further note - often direct contact with a hatchery is not your best path. Often pond service providers like Bob , Greg , Todd , Rex , Nate , Shawn etc are a better source of fish as hatcheries that know them give special or better deals or service than you or I can get. Often they get better fish and can get them when we can't.

Last edited by ewest; 07/28/10 08:12 AM.