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What You Should Know about Private Pond Fish Stocking

Beautiful, clean rivers, lakes, and ponds and wild brook trout, Arctic charr, and other native fish species are just a few reasons why we take aquatic invasive species prevention seriously. Our natural resources are worth protecting. 

When it comes to private pond stocking, laws and regulations are in place to ensure our native wild species continue to thrive. *It is illegal for a person to introduce fish of any kind, including baitfish, into any inland waters without a valid permit.*

*Visit our website to learn:*


* What is considered a private pond
* The steps to take to legally stock a private pond with fish or baitfish
* What fish and baitfish species can be stocked
* And more

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