Please note: you will not receive an approval notice from the Department. Guest Name. When you contact a fish farm to order fish, ask for a copy of the most recent Fish Health Certificate (FHC). The Department will stock around 280 North Dakota lakes with fish this year. A stocking permit is required under Chapter 29.736 of the Wisconsin State Statutes. There is no charge for this stocking permit. Jerry Weigel. DNR cannot issue a stocking permit unless the Fish Health Certificate (FHC) is submitted along with your application. In addition to being stocked during the preseason period before opening day, these highly prized fish featuring vibrant golden-orange pigmentation and weighing an average of 1.5 pounds, will be stocked during in-season replenishment stockings. The number and size of fish stocked are based on the size of the waterbody and the management goal for that waterbody. If you are having trouble with the online system, you can fill out a stocking permit form [PDF] and mail it to the biologist. A general overview of information on pond construction, including links to related publications, can be found on DNR's Web site. Please note that fish suppliers may not sign the permit as an agent of the landowner. COVID-19 Related Closures and Information, Webcast Jerry Weigel.Fish Stocking 2020.mp3. If you need information on where to buy your fish, the Wisconsin Aquaculture Association [exit DNR] maintains a list of their WAA members in Wisconsin and the species of fish they rear (while we mention this list here, we do not endorse WAA as a source for buying fish for stocking). These reports do not include stocking events performed by private fish hatcheries or tribes. When filling out your application, please provide your DNR Customer ID. The fisheries biologist for the county of interest will receive an automated e-mail, notifying them that a stocking permit application is ready for review as soon as you click the "Print for Signature" button at the bottom of the application. Since January 2002, a Fish Health Certificate (FHC) has been required for all fish stocked in state waterbodies, including private ponds. Lots of great fishing available now and throughout the fall. All rights reserved, the state of North Dakota. When they’re finished they will have stocked about 16 million fish totaling around 70,000 pounds. The Department will stock around 280 North Dakota lakes with fish this year. An on-line application for the permit is available at DNR Fish Stocking Permit Application [exit DNR]. For more information about fish stocking, please contact the fisheries biologist for the county where you want to stock fish. Fish stocking in waters of the state. A stocking permit is required under Chapter 29.736 of the Wisconsin State Statutes. An on-line application for the permit is available at DNR Fish Stocking Permit Application [exit DNR]. The application asks for the source of the fish you plan to stock. If you have questions about Fish Planting activities, please call the Regional Office that covers the area in question. Approximately 80% of golden … Notes. The allocation of approximately 13,000 golden Rainbow Trout in 2020 exceeds the 2019 allocation (9,500) by roughly 40%. Stocking fish in private ponds requires a Pond Stocking General Permit - Form 9400-605 [PDF]. However, this may delay the review time. Landowners must read all conditions listed in the permit, certify that they qualify, and sign the permit. This certification is required under Chapter 29.736 of the Wisconsin State Statutes. You will need to attach a copy of the certificate to your stocking permit application. 2020 fish stocking figures Fisheries in the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Public Angling Estate are stocked with fish from Movanagher Fish Farm. How many fish get stocked into each waterbody? When the permit has been approved, you will receive an original signed permit and a Receipt of Fish for Planting, Form 3600-16, in the mail. Please note: Applications are reviewed in 7 days on average but may take up to 30 days. If you have tried to submit an application and continue to experience problems, please contact Joe Bevington, Permit coordinator. Electronic submission may speed the review of your application. Stocking is used as part of an integrated management approach: What species of fish are stocked in Wisconsin waters? You'll find information from 1972 to the present. When they’re finished they will have stocked about 16 million fish totaling around 70,000 pounds. Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS) rules aimed at preventing the spread of VHS, do not allow the movement of live fish away from any state waterbody. Phone: 701-328-6300, Contact Us, Civil Rights | Privacy | Security | Disclaimer. Chatwith customer service M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. © Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources | Site requirements | Accessibility | Legal | Privacy | Employee resources, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Please note: Applications are reviewed in 7 days on average but may take up to 30 days. Specifically, those constructing or managing a pond for fish may wish to consult Managing Wisconsin Fish Ponds [PDF]. There is no charge for this stocking permit. While the vast majority of Wisconsin lakes and streams have self-sustaining fish populations, stocking remains an important management tool for some waters. There are no cutthroat trout stocked in the 2020 stocking season, as we will not be operating the Job Lake spawn camp due to … Webcast Jerry Weigel.Fish Stocking 2020.mp3. What do I need if I want to stock fish in Wisconsin?