Fish sale slated for pond stocking

Staff report

YOUNGSTOWN

The Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District is selling fingerling-size fish for pond stocking.

The deadline to order is Oct. 8. Pickup will be from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Canfield Fairgrounds Coliseum 8.

A lined container filled with pond water must be brought to pick up. Five to 10 gallons of water per 100 fish is required.

The white amur must be placed in a container with a lid or a liner large enough to be tied at the top, and only two may occupy each 5 gallons of water.

Other conservation materials for sale include pond safety kits, birdseed, birdhouses and bird feeders.

Order forms are available at www.mahoningswcd.org, at the MSWCD office, 850 Industrial Road, or by calling the MSWCD at 330-740-7995.

Restrictions may apply for out-of-state residents. Check the MSWCD website or call its office for more information.

Fish available include:

Fathead minnows: 100 for $6

8-12” white amur: $12.50 each

3-5” redear shellcrackers: 90 cents each

2-4” crappies: 90 cents each

2-4” bass: 80 cents each

2-4” bluegill: 70 cents each

2-4” yellow perch: 70 cents each

4-6” channel catfish: 75 cents each