Can I take or possess live fish from a local stream, pond, or lake and put them in my water garden?
A. No! Fish stocking regulations are very strict in order to protect and sustain fish stocks already present. Only permitted agencies, such as the Department of Fish and Game, can transport live fish and/or stock fish into the natural waters of the state. Each agency stocking event goes through a rigorous review process. Regulations prohibit the transportation, possession, exportation, or release of any live fish into Alaska’s natural waters by the public. The only exception to this regulation is that ornamental fish may be transported and possessed and released only into an artificial system.
