Pond Boss Forums INTRO New Forum Member Introduction Hello from Arizona

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

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.

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.

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!

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.