A new pond should not be stocked too soon - at least a year after pond construction - for the initial decomposition of organic matter in a basin may eat up oxygen and produce gases toxic to fish. In addition, several months are required for establishing a natural food chain in a pond, and it is important not to stock before ample feed is available, either naturally or through supplemental feeding.

Check ODWC web page for appropriate schedules, but remember, schedules are subject to change without notice. Trout Schedules Click Here. See similar questions...

Brook trout are native to eastern North America and require a year-round supply of cold, oxygenated water (45-60 degrees F. is optimal) whereas rainbows can tolerate warmer water (55-65 degrees F. is optimal) and tend to be somewhat hardier. The brook trout is generally considered the favorite game fish with its beauty, easy catchability and unrivaled table appeal combining to make it the highly reputable fish that it is. See similar questions...

It's just a few minutes away. Hidden Hills is clearly visible from Chimney Rock (and vice-versa.) Besides the fantastic view, there are also nice hiking trails up there. Getting to the top is a 26-story elevator ride. We can sure relate to that one. When we get a chance to stay at the cabin we tend to stay on the property most of the time. It's a great place to forget the hustle and bustle of daily life. See similar questions...

Pond conditions dictate numbers and species of trout to stock. The average one acre pond with a depth of eight feet that stays full all summer with fresh water can generally support 300 trout. Any of several variables may advocate stocking fewer trout, the most important being a dropping water level during the hot, summer months. The warmer the water, the lower the dissolved oxygen content, so it is important not to overstock a pond if the water level tends to drop during late summer. See similar questions...

If there is sufficient cover and feed for fry in a pond and ample feed for the larger fish, some fry may survive without getting eaten by the larger trout. See similar questions...

Rainbow trout are stocked in numerous places around Texas starting in late November or early December and lasting through the end of March. A schedule showing dates and locations for these stockings is posted on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department website each fall, usually by mid-November. Most of the places stocked are small lakes. Some rivers are stocked. See similar questions...

That depends on a couple of factors. First of all, feeding small poundage or numbers of fish is a futile effort if the water temperature is low. Most importantly, do not initiate a feeding program unless you intend to continue it. See similar questions...

Natural resources should be utilized to supplement a family's food needs to provide healthy, contaminant-free food. While many folks utilize their land to grow a variety of garden vegetables or to raise their own meat for cheaper or organic reasons, so also should pond owners utilize their water resource to grow a low-fat, low cholesterol, high protein, heart-healthy fish product. See similar questions...

The best way to care for a new pond is to aim at achieving a natural ecological balance in your pond, the way it would work in nature. With this natural balance achieved, a complete cycle will take place. The fish waste and dead vegetation will be consumed by bacteria, snails, & zooplankton, and these will convert the waste eventually into a form which plants can use as fertilizer to grow on and complete the cycle again. See similar questions...

Generally, there isn't any problem. If you consider the pounds of fish as compared to the volume of water, it is unlikely that you will see any fish unless something is wrong. See similar questions...

Since 1992, Texas has allowed stocking of triploid grass carp, a vegetarian fish native to Asia, with a permit from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. This biological control method can be very effective for certain types of plants. For more information on this control method and the permit application process, see our triploid grass carp section. See similar questions...

Make sure you don't overload your pond's ecosystem with too many fish. For a new pond, a good rule of thumb is one inch of fish per square foot of surface area. A mature pond can support two to three inches of fish per square foot. Once your pond is built, add the fish a few at a time over the course of 30 days to ensure that the pond and filter are biologically ready to support aquatic life. See similar questions...

All coho and chinook salmon die after spawning as part of their life cycles. Brown trout, steelhead and brook trout do not automatically die following spawning, although some will die simply from old age, stress from spawning or an infection such as fungus brought on by spawning activity. Depending on their age, some trout will return to Lake Michigan. See similar questions...

In the Trout and Salmon section of our Web site, we have a comprehensive listing of all trout streams in Wisconsin, along with their classifications, as well as maps to their locations. See similar questions...

Kilgore Trout is perhaps Vonnegut's fictional alter ego. He is mentioned in many of KV's books as a little known science fiction writer who is usually published in pornographic magazines and books with pictures of ''wide open beavers,'' although his stories have nothing to do with the accompanying photographs. Frequently, Vonnegut will give a synopsis of an amusing story written by Trout, as read by one of Vonnegut's main characters. See similar questions...

Fish stocking density is affected by many different variables. Larger fish require a LOT more water than smaller fish. The number of plants in your pond, the type of filtration system, and the dissolved oxygen levels in your pond affect it. The waste handling capacity of your filter system and how much of what quality food is fed plays a big role. In other words, that's a tough question to give a definitive answer to. See similar questions...

The pH of you pond should be between 6.5 and 8.0. All new ponds must be treated with a declorinator such as Tetra's Aquasafe or Chlorine and Heavy metal Neutralizer. Water temperature of the pond and water in the fish bag must be equalized. This can be accomplished by floating the bag of fish in your pond for 15 minutes (bag must be in the shade). After this time, remove and discard one cup of water from the bag and replace it with one cup of pond water. See similar questions...

Puppies should not leave their littermates until they are at least 8 weeks old. Until this age, they are in need to learning socialization rules from their littermates. If taken away too early, puppies are more prone to become biters and whiners, as they didn't learn needed rules from their siblings. For their health as well, they should be allowed this fun and low-stress time with their brothers and sisters. See similar questions...