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Monroe County Soil and Water Conservation District |
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Fish Stocking ProgramDownload the Spring 2013 Fish Stocking Order Form
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Attention pond owners! The District’s Spring Fish Program is right around the corner. With harsh winters come many fish kills throughout Monroe County, and we are here to help restock your ponds. If you missed our last distribution in September, our next distribution will be offered in the spring of 2013! The species being offered in the spring include, but are not limited to: triploid grass carp (10-12”), catfish (6”), goldfish (6-8”), and fathead minnows (1-1.5”). Koi are also available but are by request only. Koi are by request because there is concern that these non-native fish species could escape small ornamental ponds and find their way into NY waterways. For more information on these fish species, proper stocking rates, and habitats please call Bob Kiley at (585) 753-7380. Attention: you can only purchase grass carp if you have 3 copies of the approved DEC permit. Because of the recent occurrence of certain diseases in bait fish it is also necessary for pond owners to obtain a stocking permit such as a current Farm Fish Pond License. Both permits are free and the applications are available from the NYS DEC or from the District. The applications for the Farm Fish Pond Permit and Grass Carp Permit are available for download from the links below. For more information on Farm Fish Pond Permit and the Triploid Grass Carp Permit please contact Bob Kiley at (585) 753-7380 or email him here. | |
Winter Pond Recommendations
Did you see dead fish floating in your pond last spring? One of the most common causes for a fish kill is not polluted water, but a lack of dissolved oxygen. A “winter fish kill” is a common occurrence during long winters where heavy snow covers the ice of a pond. In ponds, light penetrates the surface reaching plants in the water, and dissolved oxygen is produced through the process of photosynthesis. However, once a layer of ice has formed and snow accumulates on it, light can be blocked from reaching the bottom of the pond, which impairs the photosynthetic process, and therefore leads to reduced levels of dissolved oxygen. If this occurs for an extended period of time, fish can become stressed and die due to lack of oxygen. This is especially a concern for ponds that are very shallow and heavily vegetated. An easy way to prevent winter fish kills is to shovel the snow off the pond. This will allows light to penetrate through the ice and allow the photosynthetic process to continue. Be sure that the ice is thick enough to hold your own weight before shoveling. Another way to prevent winter fish kills is to install an aerator. A submergent aerator produces dissolved oxygen to help prevent this, although a continuous supply of electricity must be present. If you have any questions about winter fish kills, aerators, or other pond concerns please call the District. | |
Permits and LinksFarm Fish Pond Permit Information Download The NYS-DEC Application to Stock Triploid Grass Carp Links for further information: | |
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