Thread: Fish Transportation

Originally Posted by waxnslabs

Craig,

I have always wondered if transporting fish with eggs to another body of water would jeopardize them laying them in the new body of water. Seems like if it didn't this would be a good way to stock a large pond with high quality fish. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
W

waxnslabs,

Yes, fish moved prior to spawning will spawn in the new water body (as long as spawning requirements are met in the new water body and enough time is allowed). As a state fish and wildlife agency, KDWP occasionally moves fish prespawn to take advantage of the boost of the first year of natural production. Crappie are usually a good candidate for this as they are prolific and a small number of fish is usually sufficient for the introduction. Forage fish such as fathead minnows, gizzard shad, or threadfin shad are other species that may be moved shortly before spawn to produce desirable production increasing forage available to predators.

I see that you are from Louisiana. I am not familiar with your fish and game regulations down there, but in Kansas it is illegal for the public to stock fish in public waters. I would recommend checking your local regulations before moving fish around.

Thanks for the question!

Thanks Craig I appreciate the information

Originally Posted by waxnslabs

Thanks Craig I appreciate the information

You're welcome. I apologize for the delay in my reply. I was working the walleye spawn up here last week and wasn't around a computer.

Hey I completely understand, no problem here. I wanted to ask you another favor. Could you give the thread about crappie limits on the LA forum a look and comment based on what you read. Seems some of the members here would like to see the crappie limits be more restricted in LA. I agree with this in some places, but there are so many remarkable feeder bodies of water that contribute to our lakes and or bayous I can't see there being any need in a change state wide. The issue is some think the limit of 50 is too many and that there needs to be a size restriction as to what you can keep. I think it will only hurt it with how quickly crappie are able to become abundant. LA has some very fertile lakes and bayous that produce large crappie for the most part. Rarely do I go and catch a lot of small ones. Any info you could provide would be appreciated. Thanks for your time.

W