CANTON – People who have a place they would like to stock with fish can place orders now with the St. Lawrence County Soil and Water Conservation District during their annual fish program.

Available are largemouth bass, brook trout, rainbow trout, and channel catfish. These fish average about 5 inches long and the prices range from $175 to $230 per hundred depending on the species.

Minimum order is 25 fish. Fathead Minnows are also available as feed at a lower cost. Note: Minnows also eat mosquito larvae.

Trout will do best in cold ponds. Rainbow may grow to 20-24 inches and can weigh 2-3 pounds. Rainbows are larger, but brooks are more aggressive.

The largemouth bass do well in warmer ponds. They may grow to 18 to 19 inches and can weigh 4-5 pounds. Bass require 8 pounds of food to gain 1 pound of body weight.

Channel catfish which won’t stir up the bottom can get up to 5-10 pounds and will tolerate a wide range of water temperature.

All make for some great fishing and eating, said a press release from Soil and Water.

Orders are being taken until Sept. 27, with pick-up on Oct. 11. Proceeds of these sales benefit conservation projects in the county, the press release said.

For more information or for an order form, phone 315-386-3582, write or stop by the office at 1942 Old DeKalb Rd., Canton 13617.

Forms are also available at www.slcswcd.org.