The goal here is to make stocking your pond as easy as possible. Below are standard stocking packages for ponds in Wisconsin and Illinois that are either new or low on fish. These packages include average stocking sized fish in a combination that creates a rapidly growing population designed to become self-sustaining.
Please be aware that ideally you should discuss your situation with one of our biologists to come up with a plan specifically for you. But hey, if you want to stock the fish and be done with it, we get it!
So, if your pond or lake is in Wisconsin or Illinois, email us at info@keystonehatcheries.com with what you want, and we will get the ball rolling!
Option 1 Stocking Packages
This package is to be stocked all at once to create a self sustaining population, except catfish should be restocked every 3 to 5 years, because they generally do not reproduce. Fish quantities listed are per acre.
- 100 lbs of Fathead Minnows
- 400 ea 2-4” Bluegill
- 80 ea 4-6” Largemouth Bass
- 60 ea 4-6” Channel Catfish
- 1/4 Acre Stocking Package $501.75*
- 1/2 Acre Stocking Package $1,003.50*
- 1 Acre Stocking Package $1,784.00*
- 2 Acre Stocking Package $3,122.00*
- 3 Acre Stocking Package $4,014.00*
- 4 Acre Stocking Package $4,906.00*
- 5 Acre Stocking Package $5,575.00*
- 6 Acres + These larger stockings need to be custom quoted. Send us an email at info@keystonehatcheries.com and we will get on it!
*Estimated Cost, plus tax and delivery, if necessary. Prices subject to change without notice.
Option 2 Stocking Packages
This package is the same game plan as Option 1, but it starts with smaller bass, so less minnows are needed. Fish quantities listed are per acre.
- 50 lbs of Fathead Minnows
- 400 ea 2-4” Bluegill
- 80 ea 2-4” Largemouth Bass
- 60 ea 4-6” Channel Catfish
- 1/4 Acre Stocking Package $328.05*
- 1/2 Acre Stocking Package $656.10*
- 1 Acre Stocking Package $1,148.00*
- 2 Acre Stocking Package $2,296.00*
- 3 Acre Stocking Package $3,013.50*
- 4 Acre Stocking Package $3,731.00*
- 5 Acre Stocking Package $4,305.00*
- 6 Acres + These larger stockings need to be custom quoted. Send us an email at info@keystonehatcheries.com and we will get on it!
*Estimated Cost, plus tax and delivery, if necessary. Prices subject to change without notice.
Budget Option Stocking Packages
Fish quantities listed are per acre. Fish to be stocked at least one summer apart, allowing time for the minnows and bluegill to grow and reproduce.
Spring Fall- 80 ea 2-4” Largemouth Bass
- 60 ea 4-6” Channel Catfish
- 1/4 Acre Stocking Package $239.75*
- 1/2 Acre Stocking Package $431.55*
- 1 Acre Stocking Package $692.55*
- 2 Acre Stocking Package $1,231.20*
- 3 Acre Stocking Package $1,846.80*
- 4 Acre Stocking Package $2,154.60*
- 5 Acre Stocking Package $2,693.25*
- 6 Acres + These larger stockings need to be custom quoted. Send us an email at info@keystonehatcheries.com and we will get on it!
*Estimated Cost, plus tax and delivery, if necessary. Prices subject to change without notice.
Please note, many other sizes, species and stocking combinations are available. Email us at info@keystonehatcheries.com if you would like to receive a fish price list. Or go to our Fish Stocking Recommendations page if you would like us to custom quote a stocking specifically for your situation.