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Helpful recommendations and suggestions for properly stocking your pond
The NYDEC authorizes free permits for fish stocking purposes.
The farm fish pond license serves as a permit for stocking DEC approved and certified disease-free fish for privately owned or leased ponds 10 acres or smaller.
The fish stocking permit authorizes an individual to release DEC approved and certified disease-free fish into waters of New York State, including ponds larger than 10 acres.
Return completed forms to your regional DEC office (see map).
Effective Jan. 1, 2024, anyone engaged in stocking fish into Commonwealth waters (except closed water circulation ornamental ponds/landscape features) must notify the PA Fish & Boat Commission (PFBC) by way of the free to complete Notice of Stocking (NOS) form.
Notice of Stocking webpage includes links to instructions for online application, video of online instructions, and fillable paper form.
Notice of Stocking FAQs from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
Use the links below to complete an application for grass carp before purchase.
After receiving your permit, please place an order before picking the grass carp and bring the permit in with you.
Contact us if you need help understanding permit requirements for your pond.
