One also needs to take this law in context with the regulations of a public fishing license. If the state does not require a fishing license for private ponds then the law is not as strict and provides some variance about who owns the aquatic life in a private pond. Ponds that have public streams going through them are often examined on a case by case basis. If you start selling fish or aquatic life raised in your pond then you will need to get the proper aquaculture permits.
