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Stocking Trout in dams
Topic Started: Jul 22 2013, 05:25 PM (118 Views)
TravGrundy
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Righto the idea of walking 100m down to one of my dams with a flick rod chasing trout really appeals to me. So i'm wondering if anyone knows where to get some/cost/ ideal conditions for them to live.
The dam i want to use has a fair amount of weeds/bushes along with plenty of shade and some nice underwater timber. Its also full of tadpoles and 2in guppy things, its only being used for watering the lawn in summer so is always full.
Cheers for any help
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Spence
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Stocking trout require low temperatures. I know places like golden ponds have trouble stocking them, as summer they die.
I guess as long as there are deep sections for water temperatures to remain low during the day you might have a chance, but heaps will die. Probably more effort that what its worth to be honest. You're down south, so you should be in with a much better than average chance. Temperature ranges between 5-20deg is what you'll be aiming for, along with good aeration system. Those Gambusies will survive any water conditions, and tadpoles/frogs are normally a good sign of a healthy water way. Good Details HERE on trout
Fisheries do supply specific trout types that can handle varying WA conditions, and are probably your best bet for a good survival rate.

Here's a good link in regards to Costs and all you need to know: Buying Trout Fry from Fisheries
Important to note, it states there, that you'll need to apply for Translocate Approval (moving fish): Translocate Approval

Try this bloke as well: Total West Fisheries Farm

Goodie will know more about this subject anyhow, with him and his father heavily involved in the freshwater scene in WA.

Hope that helps.
-Spence



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Boots
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The two main things with trout will be temperature and dissolved oxygen content as spence said. Its good to have deep sections, which will stay cool and if there is vegetation in deeper section will provide oxygen to the water. Your dam looks adequate size wise and looks like it is ticking most boxes, just have to keep an eye on DO levels.
Once you put trout in, your frogs, crayfish and guppy populations will drop off as trout are one of the best freshwater extinguishers going around.
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TravGrundy
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Great info there Spence, i reckon its worth a shot down here as i wouldnt think it'll get too warm.
By deeper water how deep are we talking? Havent swam in this dam but im sure its at least 2.5m in the centre.
We have 5 dams on the block but this one looks the most fishable (more structure and no livestock access, also there's no yabbies or marron in this dam (or the others sadly) so i'll look into stocking them elsewhere.
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Boots
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Trav, 2.5m deep should be plenty deep enough, will give them a nice cool spot to hide in summer and cooler water is more conducive to higher oxygen content. Hopefully the plants in your dam create enough oxygen.
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All of the previous comments are pretty much spot on.

The dam sounds good its just a matter of water temp, oxygen levels and how many birds u have trying to eat your trout.

I will chat to dad if you need any more info
Oh its on!
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TravGrundy
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Cheers Boots and Goodie.
I'll take a few temp readings and have a swim around to find out whats in there plus depth. There's a number of herron type birds around but they seem to patrol the drains along the driveway and front paddock which turns into a lake during winter.

We have power at this dam so would it be worthwhile investing in a fountain or something for more oxygen?
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