DELIVERY: 
 
How do I get my fish?
Mid-Atlantic Stocking transports fish to your area approximately once a month beginning in April and continuing through October.  We do not transport fish during the months of July and August however due to warm weather and the stress that this can cause to the fish during transport and stocking. A list of the stops that we will be making in your area and the species available at that time can be found on the Upcoming Deliveries page.  Customers can meet us at one of these pickup points to obtain their fish free of charge or, for a delivery fee, we can transport fish directly to your pond.  If you are interested in delivery then please Contact Us by email or phone to request a quote.    

How will my fish be packaged?
Orders that are received at one of our pickup points up will be prepackaged with water and pure oxygen in 16"x16"x12" cardboard boxes.  This eliminates the need for our customers to transport pond water with them.  There is usually about one box per $50.00 worth of fish purchased.  A packaging fee is therefore added to your order for every $50.00 worth of fish purchased which will show up prior to checkout and is to cover the cost of the box, bag, and oxygen.  Packaging in this manner allows the fish to be transported safely for relatively long distances in almost any vehicle. 

 
When will my fish arrive?
We will contact you by email or phone prior to the delivery date to notify you of when we anticipate arriving at your pickup point.  The time at which we will arrive is based on the number of orders that we receive and the number of stops that we have to make.  We will usually arrive within 15 minutes of the predetermined time and are often early so please make sure that you are at the pickup point at the anticipated arrival time.  Late customers can significantly affect our schedule for the rest of the day. 
 
PAYMENTS: 

If you submit an order online we will process your credit card immediately after reviewing your order.  If you Contact Us to request a quote and decide that you are interested in purchasing the fish, a 50 percent down payment will be required prior to the delivery date.  This down payment ensures that we will hold enough fish to fill your order and can be paid by either check or credit card.  The remaining 50 percent payment will be required upon delivery or pickup. 

FISH: 

All of our fish are certified disease free and certificates can be provided as proof at your request.  Prior to transport, fish are held in indoor tanks that are supplied with well water which is only passed through each tank once prior to discharge from the facility.  Quarantining the fish in this manner eliminates the possibility of introducing disease and ensures that our customers will receive healthy fish on delivery day.

Some states require that pond owners obtain a permit in order to stock certain species of fish.  For instance, Maryland requires that pond or lake owners obtain a permit to stock anything other than bluegill sunfish, fathead minnows, golden shiners or channel catfish.  Currently all states that allow the importation of grass carp require a permit.  Permit application forms can be obtained by visiting the Downloads page of our website.

 
How many fish should I stock?
Fish descriptions and stocking recomendations can be found under the Fish Info section of our website.  If you have questions which are not answered there or would just like to discuss your order with us prior to placing it then please feel free to Contact Us.
 
Do I need to do anything special in preparation for my delivery?
Please be sure to bring a copy of your order and any necessary permits with you.
 
Should I feed my fish?
Feeding your fish is optional as long as you have a well established source of food for them in your pond. However, feeding your fish will of course encourage them to grow more quickly.