Fish Distribution
The 2010 fish sale is now complete, thank you for your participation! Check back next March for the 2011 Fish Sale order forms!
Every Spring, the Ulster County Soil and Water Conservation District holds a fingerling sale for the convenience of local pond owners. The fish size runs from about 4 inches to 7-8 inches.
Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Catfish and forage fish such as Crayfish and Minnows are available for sale. And those who want to keep their pond free of vegetative growth without using chemicals can purchase Triploid Grass Carp. These fish, at the time of purchase, are an average of 10-13 inches and can grow about 2 feet or 30 pounds with a life span of around 10 years.
Fish Distribution is usually scheduled for the first Saturday of June each year here at the District office in Highland. Press releases are usually sent out to all local newspapers announcing the sale in early March.
Fish stocking requires a general permit from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. For those planning to stock Triploid Grass Carp, a specialized permit is required for that species. The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation stocking permits can be accessed through the related links section of this website. The permits are free of charge.
Please feel free to contact out office if you have a question, or wish to be placed on our mailing list. An order form can be mailed or faxed to you directly, or will be available on this website. You can reach our office at (845)883-7162 extension 5. We are open weekdays from 8 AM to 4:30 PM.