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Where can I get mosquitofish to stock in a private pond or subdivision detention basin?

April 26, 2017basin detention mosquitofish pond private stock subdivision

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Where can I get mosquitofish to stock in a private pond or subdivision detention basin?

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Mosquitofish (genus Gambusia) can provide biological control of mosquitos and are legal to stock only in private ponds that are isolated from other waterways. They are available free from the Marion County Health Department to residents of the county wishing to stock ornamental ponds or other isolated water bodies. To inquire about mosquitofish, contact the Marion County Health Department at tel. 317-221-7440. Residents in other areas should contact their local health departments. Fish for stocking in private ponds or lakes are no longer available from federal or state hatcheries. You can obtain a complementary list of licensed fish suppliers by calling the DNR at tel. 317-232-4080.