stocking trout

[eric parker]

Hi guys, I have the opportunity to stock a lake with trout where I've just started working as its not used at mo. I was just wondering what sort of price you would have to pay to stock it, what sort of number/age are generally stocked, and advice on other potential issues i may need to keep an eye on, i.e. predators, etc.? (someone said that the carp had been eaten by something a while ago!). Its a small ribbon lake probably 25 yards wide and 100 long, in devon.

 

Also just above the lake there is a small 6x6m ish crystal clear pond (only 2 foot ish deep) fed by spring water, would this be handy for anything?

thanks for any input.

Eric.

[Quist]

Hi guys, I have the opportunity to stock a lake with trout where I've just started working as its not used at mo. I was just wondering what sort of price you would have to pay to stock it, what sort of number/age are generally stocked, and advice on other potential issues i may need to keep an eye on, i.e. predators, etc.? (someone said that the carp had been eaten by something a while ago!). Its a small ribbon lake probably 25 yards wide and 100 long, in devon.

 

Also just above the lake there is a small 6x6m ish crystal clear pond (only 2 foot ish deep) fed by spring water, would this be handy for anything?

thanks for any input.

Eric.

 

Is it deep enough to remain cold through the summer? Trout don't do very well in warm water.

What kind of trout are you going to stock? The EA may not be keen on Rainbows escaping into an exit stream.

t might be worth taking some advice from your local Agricultural College.

[Silhouette]

Trout need clean well oxygenated water hence the temperature issue. Deeper cold water holds more oxygen than warm water. If the lake is reasonably deep, and constantly fed by a stream then it should be okay. The other issue of that predator....Either you have a Heron nicking the fish or something like a Pike eating them. It's pointless stocking anything until you work out what ate the carp. Give a trout fishery a call for advice.

Edited March 7, 2010 by Silhouette

[wymberley]

Trout need clean well oxygenated water hence the temperature issue. Deeper cold water holds more oxygen than warm water. If the lake is reasonably deep, and constantly fed by a stream then it should be okay. The other issue of that predator....Either you have a Heron nicking the fish or something like a Pike eating them. It's pointless stocking anything until you work out what ate the carp. Give a trout fishery a call for advice.

Hi,

Although I do wave a rod about, I know little (not even enough to be dangerous) about this except that the last sentence in the above quote does make sense. If said fishery knows that you want to stock and they're also a hatchery then they'd probably be quite helpful. What I do know is that in Exebridge (take the back road to Dulverton and turn right after the bridge) there is such a place and they're a very approachable bunch. Also, on the way and about 5 miles south there's another lake (signed) on the left. I'm not 100% certain but I think they also stock from their own hatchery. It takes me about 40 minutes from Exmouth so it may be worth a 20 min trip.

Cheers

 

Edit: Hang on, deja vu, haven't we just done this - but I can't find the thread? If so, sounds like that's some new job that you've landed!

Cheers

Edited March 8, 2010 by wymberley

[christy]

Hi, I have many years in this business, mainly sea trout and salmon on the west coast of Eire. We could chat for a week on the in's and outs.

However, if you want some sound advice I suggest you contact my local fish farm/fishery. They are very experienced in all aspects concerning rainbow and brown stocking.

A small (ish) set up in the heart of the Cotswolds...Donnington Trout Farm @go-fish.co.uk Tel:01451 830873. Lol-not open mondays!

They are very approachable and will help. Cheers Chris.

 

PS your set up sounds ideal providing you have some depth to the venue.

[Aled]

Hi Eric

As a fly fisherman myself thsi sounds superb. However you will need to contact the Environment Agency, unless something has changed you need EA permission to stock fish of any sort. The form that i filled in many years ago was quite straightforward. Hope this helps.

Tight Lines

Aled

[eric parker]

Great, thanks for the advice. I'm not sure on the lakes depth i need to pop a stick in the middle. it is spring water fed, but only a trickle, not much of a stream coming out. I will look into the environment agency rules/forms, and take some advice from a local fishery, excuse to get the rod out.

I was hoping to stock browns as i think they are beautiful fish, however a bit pricier. I will keep an eye on the lake, and maybe dead bait it, see if any pike are about. what a chore!

Thanks for the input, hopefully it will be a success and i'l be in heaven :unsure:

I'l keep you posted

[hutchie the white hunter]

I am a keeper on a trout water and have a few things you need to know before you do anything you need to go onto enquiries@marlab.ac.uk because it is illegal to introduce any wild fish or non wild fish to any water in the uk untill you have applyed for consent under section 33a of the salmon and freshwater fisheries (consolidation) act 2003 as amended by the Aquaculture and fisheries act 2007 the government regulates the introduction of fish into all inland waters in the uk .The powers are to protect the biodiversity from any consequences of indiscriminate introductions of fish into freshwaters .There is a form you need to fill out whitch is SG35S(single introduction) or SG35B (block introductions) there contact number is 01796472060 beleve me dont do a thing unless these people say so it could land you in a big pile of **** , as for the pike if the water is small enough just net it thats how you get your numbers and if you want to be nice you could transport them to another pond :yes:

[utectok]

Not sure about England but up here in Scotland you need to register and fill in some forms about the water your intending to stock ie inflow out flow size etc. Check with enviroment agency I would.

[Fisherman Mike]

I am a keeper on a trout water and have a few things you need to know before you do anything you need to go onto enquiries@marlab.ac.uk because it is illegal to introduce any wild fish or non wild fish to any water in the uk untill you have applyed for consent under section 33a of the salmon and freshwater fisheries (consolidation) act 2003 as amended by the Aquaculture and fisheries act 2007 the government regulates the introduction of fish into all inland waters in the uk .The powers are to protect the biodiversity from any consequences of indiscriminate introductions of fish into freshwaters .There is a form you need to fill out whitch is SG35S(single introduction) or SG35B (block introductions) there contact number is 01796472060 beleve me dont do a thing unless these people say so it could land you in a big pile of **** , as for the pike if the water is small enough just net it thats how you get your numbers and if you want to be nice you could transport them to another pond :yes:

 

 

Thats some sound advice Hutchie....

 

good on ya.

 

FM

[hutchie the white hunter]

Cheers Mike just some stuff i have picked up over the years wouldnt want anyone to get into bother as the saying goes better safe than sorry,in all outdoor acts

Edited March 10, 2010 by hutchie the white hunter

[Vince Green]

It might be an idea to do a bit of Piking on the water before you put the trout in. People love to introduce the odd pike into a lake as a bit of mischief.

[hutchie the white hunter]

It might be an idea to do a bit of Piking on the water before you put the trout in. People love to introduce the odd pike into a lake as a bit of mischief.

just net it it will take less time