Yellow Perch Fingerlings in Maine

[Blue Hiller]

I am looking for a source of YP fingerlings in Maine (or near).

Any advice appreciated. Thanks.

[Linda Jauron-Mills]

Try calling your state fish and game department.  They may have a list of hatcheries.

[Blue Hiller]

I wasn't sure if the hatcheries were for public sale. Thanks.

[Tom OBrien]

Illinois DNR had a list of private fish suppliers along with info on the state-run hatcheries. Our state hatcheries don't sell to the public, but the DNR list did have a nearby private hatchery. That is probably a good place to try.

[Linda Jauron-Mills]

Oregon has the same type of list. We have to get a permit to transport viable species, but the permit wasn't too bad to get. Fish and wildlife certify the hatcheries (private) and list the certified vendors.

[Blue Hiller]

Thanks. I have an e-mail request submitted with Maine Fisheries so I'll report back.

[Keith Rowan]

depending on how many you need, i know of one place in ohio that ships..

[Blue Hiller]

I'm interested. Please relay their info.


Keith Rowan said:

depending on how many you need, i know of one place in ohio that ships..

[Blue Hiller]

I asked Maine if they had such a list. Standby.


Tom OBrien said:

Illinois DNR had a list of private fish suppliers along with info on the state-run hatcheries. Our state hatcheries don't sell to the public, but the DNR list did have a nearby private hatchery. That is probably a good place to try.

[Keith Rowan]

another good place to check would be your county's soil and water division, they usually deal with pond stocking

[Blue Hiller]

Is there a forum here for Rainbow Trout? Guy from Maine Dept of Fisheries said he might be able to hook me up with these. Thanks.

[Tom OBrien]

Lots of trout growers here and there is a trout group. I tried a couple times, but I have a small setup and they didn't work out very well. They like cold water, so they may work out well with your climate and they grow pretty fast.

[Blue Hiller]

Thanks. Found and joined Trout group.