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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Salmon__Slayer on January 27, 2016, 10:01:44 PM

Title: IS IT POSSIBLE TO RAISE TROUT IN A 500 GALLON POND ???
Post by: Salmon__Slayer on January 27, 2016, 10:01:44 PM
I have my own aquascape pond i wana start raising some trout.any advice and also where do i get the trout ?
Title: Re: IS IT POSSIBLE TO RAISE TROUT IN A 500 GALLON POND ???
Post by: koko on January 27, 2016, 10:24:48 PM
May be better put some koi in it, I,m sure they take dry fly :-*
Title: Re: IS IT POSSIBLE TO RAISE TROUT IN A 500 GALLON POND ???
Post by: RalphH on January 28, 2016, 08:44:56 AM
people to do it. I think you need a permit from the Province to hold the trout plus to transport them. To get the fish try some of the local trout farms. You also have to make sure your pond can support trout through the year - it has to be cool enough in summer with sufficient oxygen for them to survive plus they have to make it through the winter if the pond freezes.
Title: Re: IS IT POSSIBLE TO RAISE TROUT IN A 500 GALLON POND ???
Post by: clarkii on January 28, 2016, 09:50:27 AM
I also believe you might need approval from the ITC but im not sure http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/aquaculture/licence-permis/intro-trans/index-eng.html
Title: Re: IS IT POSSIBLE TO RAISE TROUT IN A 500 GALLON POND ???
Post by: fic on January 28, 2016, 10:30:48 AM
They sell live trout in lots of seafood markets like, T and T, Superstore, Chinatown, Independent Mom/Pop markets..etc.  If you don't care about rules/permits, I'm sure you can find a vendor that will sell you one that is live and you can take it off their hands anyway you wish.
Title: Re: IS IT POSSIBLE TO RAISE TROUT IN A 500 GALLON POND ???
Post by: Fish or cut bait. on January 28, 2016, 11:26:24 AM
Also of note:
In an aquarium or pond 1 gallon of water is recommended for every 1 inch of fish due to disease and stress issues.
Of course you could over stock but then you'd have to pay extra due diligence to the fish and water quality.
Best to start out with guppies.
Title: Re: IS IT POSSIBLE TO RAISE TROUT IN A 500 GALLON POND ???
Post by: Fish or cut bait. on January 28, 2016, 11:32:39 AM
By law (if I'm not mistaken) they are not allowed.to give them to you alive!
That's how some snakeheads got into public waterways.

There is a reason for this:  they don't want a.bucket brigade stocking fish which could endanger an entire ecosystem.

Throw about 30 Danios (they look like trout) in a 30 gallon aquarium tank.
They don't require too much care and you can decorate your tank to resemble the environment of your choice.

Watch, and dream as you tie flies for your next outing.

There's also the same thread in regards to Salmon here...
Title: Re: IS IT POSSIBLE TO RAISE TROUT IN A 500 GALLON POND ???
Post by: RalphH on January 28, 2016, 02:09:04 PM
whatever you put in the pond you may have to deal other fishers such as raccoons and blue herons. A neighbor here lost quite a number of koi to a blue heron - and I live in the city! Most people with fish ponds put nets over them to keep critters out.
Title: Re: IS IT POSSIBLE TO RAISE TROUT IN A 500 GALLON POND ???
Post by: GordJ on January 28, 2016, 09:33:44 PM
http://www.allabout-aquariumfish.com/2011/10/guide-on-keeping-trout-as-pets.html (http://www.allabout-aquariumfish.com/2011/10/guide-on-keeping-trout-as-pets.html)
The legalities should be easy depending on the species but if Chinese restaurants can have live fish so can you. I would go to a trout farm and offer to help them raise some fry, for a small fee.
Title: Re: IS IT POSSIBLE TO RAISE TROUT IN A 500 GALLON POND ???
Post by: Salmon__Slayer on January 28, 2016, 09:42:15 PM
thanks so much for all the advice i had mutliple koi each 10 inches until some racoons decided to have a feast in my pond. now that i have some preadator control system i wana try something new. I will try some minnows and guppies first, then i might get some trout, practice my homemade flys in the pond  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: IS IT POSSIBLE TO RAISE TROUT IN A 500 GALLON POND ???
Post by: Salmon__Slayer on January 28, 2016, 09:43:14 PM
http://www.allabout-aquariumfish.com/2011/10/guide-on-keeping-trout-as-pets.html (http://www.allabout-aquariumfish.com/2011/10/guide-on-keeping-trout-as-pets.html)
The legalities should be easy depending on the species but if Chinese restaurants can have live fish so can you. I would go to a trout farm and offer to help them raise some fry, for a small fee.
Thanks, most of the trout hatcheries are an 2 hour drive from my hood
Title: Re: IS IT POSSIBLE TO RAISE TROUT IN A 500 GALLON POND ???
Post by: Salmon__Slayer on January 28, 2016, 09:45:37 PM
By law (if I'm not mistaken) they are not allowed.to give them to you alive!
That's how some snakeheads got into public waterways.

There is a reason for this:  they don't want a.bucket brigade stocking fish which could endanger an entire ecosystem.

Throw about 30 Danios (they look like trout) in a 30 gallon aquarium tank.
They don't require too much care and you can decorate your tank to resemble the environment of your choice.

Watch, and dream as you tie flies for your next outing.

There's also the same thread in regards to Salmon here...
Hahah if i go ahead with the trout it isnt illegal if i fish without a licence in my yard  :o
Title: Re: IS IT POSSIBLE TO RAISE TROUT IN A 500 GALLON POND ???
Post by: Salmon__Slayer on January 28, 2016, 09:46:48 PM
Also of note:
In an aquarium or pond 1 gallon of water is recommended for every 1 inch of fish due to disease and stress issues.
Of course you could over stock but then you'd have to pay extra due diligence to the fish and water quality.
Best to start out with guppies.
its about 500 im gonna go to the local pet store and pick a few dozen minnows ::)
Title: Re: IS IT POSSIBLE TO RAISE TROUT IN A 500 GALLON POND ???
Post by: Salmon__Slayer on January 28, 2016, 09:48:00 PM
They sell live trout in lots of seafood markets like, T and T, Superstore, Chinatown, Independent Mom/Pop markets..etc.  If you don't care about rules/permits, I'm sure you can find a vendor that will sell you one that is live and you can take it off their hands anyway you wish.
will look for some stores, im mostly scared they will die by the time they reach my pond. But if it works ill be sure to host a fishing event in my pond.
Title: Re: IS IT POSSIBLE TO RAISE TROUT IN A 500 GALLON POND ???
Post by: Salmon__Slayer on January 28, 2016, 09:48:34 PM
May be better put some koi in it, I,m sure they take dry fly :-*

If only the poacher racoons dont get there hands on them first
Title: Re: IS IT POSSIBLE TO RAISE TROUT IN A 500 GALLON POND ???
Post by: Lyall on January 28, 2016, 10:45:35 PM
The guys at Berry's might be able to give you some advice. They have that kids trout fishing set-up at the fathers day sale. Personally, I don't see why you couldn't. Nobody should give you too much grief over a few rainbows in a backyard pond...

I have a pond with 5 large Koi, a few of their offspring (8-10 inches), and some goldfish. In 15 years we haven't lost a big one, but a few offpsring to herons. A family of raccoons come everyday for a bath - fortunately their fishing skills suck! Another thing to watch out for is frogs - they don't co-exist well with the fish
Title: Re: IS IT POSSIBLE TO RAISE TROUT IN A 500 GALLON POND ???
Post by: Wiseguy on January 29, 2016, 12:05:49 AM
500 gallons is to small a pond. You need something much larger with continuous fresh water flow through the pond to make a go of keeping trout healthy and alive for any length of time. Try some Koi, they are a hardy breed more suited to a small pond.
Title: Re: IS IT POSSIBLE TO RAISE TROUT IN A 500 GALLON POND ???
Post by: Fish or cut bait. on January 29, 2016, 03:31:59 PM
In all seriousness!
Don't think  you can throw some fish in water and have a ace to fish!
Fish husbandry is A science.
There's alot more to it than water and the fish you put into it.

 

Title: Re: IS IT POSSIBLE TO RAISE TROUT IN A 500 GALLON POND ???
Post by: firstlight on February 02, 2016, 01:59:19 PM
Bass would be much easier to raise. :o
Title: Re: IS IT POSSIBLE TO RAISE TROUT IN A 500 GALLON POND ???
Post by: Fish or cut bait. on February 02, 2016, 02:29:44 PM
Consider the size of the pond.
The average bathtub holds 60 gallons.
A 600 gallon pond will get some tugs without the rub ???

Best to get some property and build a small lake no matter what fish you stock it with.

A small pond won't allow for fun unless of course you're a kid bored with cartoons
Title: Re: IS IT POSSIBLE TO RAISE TROUT IN A 500 GALLON POND ???
Post by: glfish88 on February 10, 2016, 06:55:03 PM
Idk if you guys have seen the vids from "fishing creeks" on YouTube but That Ken guy also has a second channel called nitrate buster where he showcases his pet fish which include trout and some salmon fry in a 600 gallon aquarium...link: http://youtu.be/WDlSZIKxS64
Title: Re: IS IT POSSIBLE TO RAISE TROUT IN A 500 GALLON POND ???
Post by: clarkii on February 10, 2016, 07:39:36 PM
Idk if you guys have seen the vids from "fishing creeks" on YouTube but That Ken guy also has a second channel called nitrate buster where he showcases his pet fish which include trout and some salmon fry in a 600 gallon aquarium...link: http://youtu.be/WDlSZIKxS64

Oh boy you should just do a search and see what comes up in regards to his fishing videos  :o