The population of grass-eating carp in #5 green pond has been dwindling over the past several years. In order to avoid them outcompeting native fish for resources, these carp must be sterile, and thus are unable to reproduce. Having been placed in the pond close to 20 years ago, the few remaining carp have lived a good, long life.
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| One of the original grass-eating carp as a youngster in 2005. |
Seeing their numbers decline (and having the unenviable job of removing some of these 50 pound giants after they passed away), we prepared to re-stock the pond in 2022. At the risk of being accused of carping, it does seem worth noting that it took well over a year from the time we applied for the new state fish stocking permit, until the time we received approval in 2023.
Like most things these days, a good bit of patience was definitely required before we were able to provide the permit to the fish hatchery and have the young carp delivered. Hopefully the process will be more streamlined when we need to purchase new fish in 2043...
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