 For the first time in many years, WNRCD is pleased to announce a Spring
Trout Sale! We are happy to provide landowners with the opportunity to purchase brook and rainbow trout directly through the District.
And, because we order in bulk, we can provide these fish at very low cost.
This years sale will be on Sunday, May 6, 2012 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Rusty Parker Memorial Park in Waterbury, Vermont. Pre-orders will be accepted until Friday, April 20, 2012.
Orders of 6-8” trout must be picked up on Sunday, May 6, 2012 between
1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. at Rusty Memorial Park in Waterbury. Trout will
come pre-bagged with oxygen. If you do not pickup your order by 3:00
p.m. on the above date, the District reserves the right to sell or relocate
your order, unless arrangements have been made with the District. No
refunds will be issued for damaged of relocated fish.
Orders of 10-12” trout will be delivered by the trout farm any time on May
5 and May 6. Please provide very detailed, written directions to your pond
with your order form and payment. Include in directions: your name, town,
mileage from turn-offs and intersections, road names, landmarks, and description
of property. Complications on the day of delivery due to poor
directions or impassable road conditions will result in a forfeiture of your
order. Your order will not be refunded because the fish cannot be returned to the hatchery.
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR ORDER FORM
There are multiple ways to submit your order form.
Mail Option 1: Print the 2012 Mail-in Trout Order Form, fill it out and mail it in along with payment made out to WNRCD to our Williston office.
Mail Option 2: Fill in the 2012 Online Trout Order Form (this requires Adobe Acrobat Reader version 7 or higher.), print it and mail it in along with payment made out to WNRCD to our Williston office. (Note: the online form does all of the arithmetic for you.)
E-mail: Fill in the 2012 Online Trout Order Form and e-mail your order form to lisa.coven@vt.nacdnet.net (this requires Adobe Acrobat Reader version 7 or higher).
The online form does all of the arithmetic for you. If you e-mail your order form, you MUST also mail your payment to your pick-up location. Without a check, your order will not be processed. To save your order form click the "Save Form" button or go to File ----> Save As.
HELPFUL TIPS
- Brook trout need cold water (approximately 45° to 60° F.)
- Rainbow trout tolerate warmer temperatures
- Best water pH range is 6 to 9
- The cleaner the water the better!
- Use of floating trout feed is recommended, especially for newer ponds
- New ponds should not be stocked until 1 year after construction
- Mixing of rainbow and brook trout is not recommended
- Place a screen at the pond’s outlet to prevent trout from escaping
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I stock small fish if there are big ones in my pond?
If the “big ones” are rainbows, there will be
no problem, since big rainbows feed primarily on insects and invertebrates. If there are other larger fish in
your pond, especially brook trout, stock trout that are at least half the length of the larger fish.
Should I “adapt” the trout to my pond for a few hours in their oxygen bags?
No. Adaptation
requires several weeks, and we schedule our delivery at the time of year when the hatchery and farm pond
conditions are similar. Simply remove the wire closure, and gently pour the trout into your pond.
Should I feed my fish?
In ponds at least 6 months old, there will probably be plenty of natural food for
your fish to eat, such as insect larvae, snails, worms, etc.. Supplemental feed is not necessary. Fish will grow
faster with added feed, but overfeeding will cause decay on the bottom of your pond, and growth of plants
and algae. These use the oxygen your fish need to survive.
How long will my fish live?
Trout can live up to five or six years. However, warm water, abundant food,
and the resulting fast growth usually shorten their life span to three or four years.
Will the trout spawn in my pond?
They will probably try to spawn, but conditions must be just right. If
the pond has an inlet, a shallow area lined with pea-sized gravel will help.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Stocking Private Ponds
Farm Pond Ecology |
