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Spring Fish Sale

The Spring Fish Sale closes April 24th, 2026.

Pick up will be at the Soil & Water office, 771 East Main Street, Newark, OH on May 6, 2026. The time has not been established yet. You will receive a reminder email prior to the pick up date. 

Spring 2026 Fish Sale Pick Up Information:

Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Time TBA

Location: Licking County Soil & Water Conservation District,  771 E Main  Street  Newark,  Ohio  43050
•    Bring a 10-20 gallon garbage can or 5 gallon bucket
•    Line container with non-deodorized plastic liner
•    Fill half full of your own pond water

Approx. 10 gallons of water holds 100 fingerlings. Each White Amur requires 2 gallons of water and must be placed in a container with a lid or a liner that can be tied at the top. All fish guaranteed to be delivered in good condition, however, we can not guarantee survival after being picked up.

Questions?  Contact Tayler Coy at 740-670-5330 or TaylerCoy@LickingSWCD.com.  

2026 Fish Sale ~ order now!

Sale ends: April 24, 2026

Fish pick up: TBA

Location: Licking County Soil & Water Conservation District

771 E Main Street Newark, OH 43055

• Bring a 10–20 gallon garbage can or 5 gallon bucket

• Line container with non-deodorized plastic liner

• Fill half full of your own pond water

Approx. 10 gallons of water holds 100 fingerlings. Each White Amur requires 2 gallons of water and must be placed in a container with a lid or a liner that can be tied at the top. All fish guaranteed to be delivered in good condition, however, we can not guarantee survival after being picked up.

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

2-3" fingerling - sport fish that has an average size and weight between 12-20" and 2-6lbs in Ohio

Spawn between mid-April - early June with water temps between 60-75 degrees; needs wood, rocks, docks, or sand for spawning beds; main predator in ponds; feeds on smaller game fish, crayfish, minnows, birds, snakes, and insects

Quantity Price Subtotal
1 $1.50 $1.50
@ $1.50 ea.
Subtotal
N/A
Bluegill
Bluegill

Bluegill

Bluegill

2-3" fingerling - a forage and sport fish; average size between 6-8"

Spawn multiple times throughout the summer (May-August), the peak spawn is primarily June in Ohio; feeds on insects, crayfish, and minnows: prey of largemouth bass

Quantity Price Subtotal
1 $1.15 $1.15
@ $1.15 ea.
Subtotal
N/A
Channel Catfish
Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish

4-5" fingerling - a sport and food fish; average size between 15-25" and 2-10lbs

Offspring are prey of bass; easier to catch after a hard rain; catfish like to spawn in holes or depressions in the banks; to encourage spawning space buckets or milk crates in your pond around 2-4' deep.

Quantity Price Subtotal
1 $1.00 $1.00
@ $1.00 ea.
Subtotal
N/A
Hybrid Bluegill
Hybrid Bluegill

Hybrid Bluegill

Hybrid Bluegill

2-4" fingerling - a forage and sport fish; known for their rapid growth to 10"; cross between a male bluegill and female green sunfish

Feeds on insects, crayfish, and minnows; prey of largemouth bass

Quantity Price Subtotal
1 $1.15 $1.15
@ $1.15 ea.
Subtotal
N/A
Red Ear Shell Cracker
Red Ear Shell Cracker

Red Ear Shell Cracker

Red Ear Shell Cracker

2-4" fingerling - closely related to the bluegill; popular pan fish; can grow up to 11"

Feeds on snails, crayfish, and insects

Quantity Price Subtotal
1 $1.15 $1.15
@ $1.15 ea.
Subtotal
N/A
Fathead Minnow (100 pack)
Fathead Minnow (100 pack)

Fathead Minnow (100 pack)

Fathead Minnow (100 pack)

1-2" fingerling - a forage fish; can grow to 3"

Readily consumed by predatory species

Only come in packs of 100 for $10.

Quantity Price Subtotal
1 $10.00 $10.00
@ $10.00 ea.
Subtotal
N/A
White Amur (Grass Carp)
White Amur (Grass Carp)

White Amur (Grass Carp)

White Amur (Grass Carp)

8-14" - good for aquatic weed control

The grass carp we sell are true triploid Amur and CANNOT REPRODUCE!

Quantity Price Subtotal
1 $16.00 $16.00
@ $16.00 ea.
Subtotal
N/A
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch

Yellow Perch

Yellow Perch

2-3" fingerling

Spawn between mid-April to early May; requires brush or weeds to lay eggs; feeds on insects, crayfish, and minnows; prey for largemouth bass; schooling fish

Quantity Price Subtotal
1 $1.15 $1.15
@ $1.15 ea.
Subtotal
N/A