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#558640 05/23/23 10:15 PM
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Hello everyone,

New member, been lurking a little while trying to gather information. Not a lot of info that I’ve found so far for Arizona ponds. Will continue to dig an or post questions as they come up.


Thank you, and happy fishing!

Waylon

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Waylon (Jennings or Smithers?):

Welcome.

Our most exemplary Arozona member was probably Aaron Matos (username "Aaronm") who did remarkable things in a small (0.15 acre) pond. Aaron noted that if 90% of the fish activity occurs in 10% of the pond, he "just" had to make his small pond equal to the 10% of a bigger one. And he did, even successfully having a breeding SMB population in Phoenix.

Aaron had a relatively small number (325) of posts here, but was also featured in a PBMag article. If you go to his Member Profile and click on the "325" number of posts, you can peruse his thoughts and efforts. I think you will find it worthwhile.


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Lol named after Jennings.

I’ve seen his name on a few quick search articles.

And thank you very much for the welcome, looking forward to posting my progress and pictures of the pond I’m building. The biggest issue I seem to be running into, is getting the fish from a hatchery. The hatchery we used to have here in southern Arizona, is no longer open.

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Fish suppliers have to have business to stay open. As Theo says, I don't think we have many Arizona members.

Is it legal to bucket stock in Arizona? One option would be to target your forage species in a nearby reservoir or stream where you normally fish. Start your forage fish a year (at least) early. Come back and stock your desired predator fish after the forage is established.

This will take longer, but patience is a virtue! (Especially when you don't have any other options.)

Another option would be to find a supplier in New Mexico. They would probably haul the fish for a big (expensive) order. If they won't, and you are doing a big, high dollar pond, then you could build your own hauling equipment (also expensive). Finally, if you are doing a relatively small order, then you could drive a fairly long route from a supplier to your pond with small fish in oxygenated bags.

We do have many actual fish suppliers on the forum. Hopefully, they can improve upon my non-expert advice!

Good luck on your new pond and fish raising adventure!

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You must be in Northern Arizona. I spent 4 years there working for a grateful government in the USAF. Don’t recall it ever raining in the Southern part 30 miles from Phoenix.

Hey, welcome to the show.


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