Specimen 01
Yellow perch
Perca flavescens
A bright, adaptable choice for ponds built around fishing and food value.
Northern Ohio hatchery
Fish raised for the waters you care for.
From private ponds to working lakes, Tansey Fish Farm grows healthy freshwater fish with the practical guidance to help them thrive.
Explore our fishNorthern Ohio · Pond & lake stocking
The collection
Four fish. One balanced water story.
Meet the freshwater species we raise for pond owners and private lake managers across Northern Ohio.
Seasonal availability
Specimen 02
Largemouth bass
Micropterus salmoides
A classic predator fish for creating a rewarding, well-managed pond fishery.
Specimen 03
Koi
Cyprinus rubrofuscus
Colorful, hardy fish that bring movement and character to ornamental waters.
Specimen 04
Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
A dependable forage fish that helps build the foundation of a healthy pond.
The farm approach
Good stocking starts with good fish.
We raise fish with the same goal you have for your water: a healthy, balanced place that keeps getting better with time. We keep the conversation simple, listen to what your pond needs, and help you choose a practical path forward.
Field note 01 · Every pond has its own rhythm.
A note from the water’s edge
Start with the fish. Build toward balance.
Explore the species we raise, then come back when you’re ready to talk through your pond or lake.
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