2024 Annual Backyard Trout Sale
The RCCD is now accepting orders for its annual trout sale fundraiser to support local conservation projects!
New Hampshire raised rainbow and brook trout are available for backyard pond stocking in lengths of 6-8 inches and 10-12 inches. Orders must be placed by Tuesday April 16th.
*Please note that for 2024 brook trout are only available in 6-8″
All orders of 6-8″ trout are purchased in bags of 25 and must be picked up on Saturday April 20th, 2024
All orders of 10-12″ trout have a 50 fish minimum purchase.
All orders that include 10-12″ trout will be delivered directly to your pond on the date of the event (typically between 8am-5 pm)
Sizes and species cannot be mixed to meet minimum purchase requirements.
Trout must be released into your pond as soon as possible.
Orders received without payment will not be processed.
Orders canceled after April 16th will not be refunded.
Please be aware that the trout sale is intended for stocking “backyard ponds” non-public bodies of water that are closed systems.
Pick-Up Information:
When: Saturday April 20th, 2024
Where: The Rockingham County Conservation District- 110 North Road Brentwood NH 03833
*Please arrive to pick-up promptly between 12:00 pm and 12:30 pm
*If you miss the pick-up we are not responsible for the trout and a refund will NOT be issued.
ORDER ONLINE OR DOWNLOAD A COPY OF THE ORDER FORM
General Guidelines and Habitat Requirements
A ¼ acre pond with a depth of 8 ft. that is full all summer with fresh water may support 100 fish.
The cleaner the water, the better, best to be able to see 6ft down.
Pond surface temp should not be greater than 72°F at the hottest time.
Brook trout need cold, oxygenated water (@ 45° to 60° F) and therefore are not recommended for ponds that don’t meet this criteria
Rainbows tolerate warmer temperatures (@ 55° to 65° F) and tend to be hardier.
Best pH range is 6 to 7 (brook trout at lower end; rainbow at higher).
New ponds should not be stocked for at least one year.
Use floating trout feed in newer ponds until they are established.
Please be aware that the trout sale is intended for stocking “backyard ponds” non-public bodies of water that are closed systems.
