April 2, 2024 Press Release from the Allen Soil and Water Conservation District: The Allen Soil and Water Conservation District is holding its annual Fingerling Fish Sale and is now accepting orders until Monday, May 6th.
A healthy pond requires healthy fish to help keep a more balanced ecosystem. Not only do hey help keep the pesky insect population down, but by eating the excess nutrients that aquatic plants give off, they are also working to keep the ponds water clear and balanced.
Stocking your pond is a great way to ensuring a healthy food chain between plants, fish, and other life. This year the sale includes Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, Red Ear Shellcrackers, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Japanese Koi, Hybrid Bluegill, Fathead Minnows, and White Amur. In addition to fish there is also pond conditioner, fish food and a book on pond management available for purchase. The deadline for ordering is Monday, May 6, 2024.
Fish can be ordered online through PayPal or through a traditional order form. The links to PayPal and the form can be found at www.allenswcd.com or by contacting the AllenSWCD office at 419-222-0846.
The fish will be delivered to the Allen County Fairgrounds on Tuesday May 14 between 10:30am and 11:30am in an aerated tank truck. All fish are live and must be picked up in person during the pick-up times. Those purchasing fish will need to bring their own containers lined with a clean, non-scented garbage bag that are filled with fresh pond water from their own pond.
Once the fish are placed in the bags, they will be tied shut and injected with oxygen for those traveling longer distances. This will ensure that the fish will be in good condition when released into the pond. Those purchasing fish should plan on transporting their fish directly to the pond without delay after pick-up.
Fish must be picked up the day of delivery or your order will be canceled. There are no refunds for unclaimed fish.
For more information, please contact Casey at 419-222-0846 X 1002 or casey@allenswcd.com.
