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Fish Stocking Program

Largemouth bass

Attention pond owners! With harsh winters come many fish kills throughout Monroe County, and the District is here to help restock your ponds. The species avaliable for stocking include, but are not limited to: Triploid Grass Carp (10-12”), Catfish (6”), Goldfish (6-8”), Fathead Minnows (1-1.5”), Yellow Perch (1-2"), Largemouth Bass (1-2"), and Koi (6-8") . Larger Koi are available by request. For more information on these fish species, proper stocking rates, and habitats please call:
Bob Kiley at (585) 473-2120 x111.

Attention: You may only purchase triploid 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) 473-2120 x111 or robert.kiley@ny.nacdnet.net.

Permits and Links

Farm Fish Pond Permit Information
This permit is free, and is required to stock fish into a pond.
It should be returned to:
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Division of Fish, Wildlife, & Marine Resources
 6274 East Avon-Lima Road
Avon, NY 14414
(585)246-2466

Download The NYS-DEC Application to Stock Triploid Grass Carp
This permit is free, and is required to purchase Triploid Grass Carp in NY State.
It should be returned to:
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Division of Fish, Wildlife, & Marine Resources
6274 East Avon-Lima Road
Avon, NY 14414
(585)246-2466

Links for further information:
Freshwater Fish Species of New York
Aquatic Vegetation Control Methods
Fish Pond Information

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Monroe County Soil and Water Conservation District
1200A Scottsville Road, Suite 160 
Rochester, New York 14624
Phone: 585-473-2120x3
Fax: 585-473-2124
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