I saw an ad on Indianapolis Craigslist under farm for pellet trained paddlefish for sale out of Frankfort KY.Looks to be the same farm!I would like to have some paddlefish at some point but I am not sure that my pond is fertile enough yet.
Couple years ago I purchased Qty 100 paddlefish from a very well qualified aquaculture producer near Lexington KY. I purchased 10"-12" juveniles for $10 each and have successfully used as part of a polyculture trial in my operation. This same producer spawns and raises these fish every year. Many are sold/distributed to research. If available, he sells surplus stock to fish farmers and private buyers... and at what I believe to be fair price. Edit 7/25/15. Kentucky producer does have surplus paddlefish to sell this August and September. He will answer questions and mentor if asked - very nice guy. He will sell 20-30 same size and price (good long-term stocking # for most one acre ponds), or much larger quantities if you're fortunate to have larger and/or "fertile" waters to support higher population nutrition.
