How do Bass, Bluegill, Catfish, etc. get into so many ponds? I’m not sure if this is a dumb question, but I always have this thought about how all these fish end up in landlocked...

FS Digest

I’m not sure if this is a dumb question, but I always have this thought about how all these fish end up in landlocked ponds, like golf course ponds having largemouth. Did someone back in the day throw a bag of baby largemouth out in every little pond that has ‘em?

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by Kjames6R254

Passingbye Loc: Reidsville NC

I've asked that question to my grandpa, who has built many ponds for local farmers and ranches around Oklahoma. He's gone now but he said, water bird's like duck's, geese and other animals transfer fish eggs from pond to pond, or other bodies of water. Flooding also can relocate fish and man releasing fish in his own pond caught from another source. Stocking fingerings by the agricultural department.

mistred64 Loc: Grayslake, illinois

I've also always heard the eggs get on the water foul feet and end up in ponds or any body of water when they travel.

Ryp Hankins Loc: N Michigan

Will fertile eggs post-spawn, survive a passing through a duck’s digestive system?

ranger632 Loc: Near Yosemite Park Ca.

FS Digest wrote:

I’m not sure if this is a dumb question, but I always have this thought about how all these fish end up in landlocked ponds, like golf course ponds having largemouth. Did someone back in the day throw a bag of baby largemouth out in every little pond that has ‘em?

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by Kjames6R254

The Fish Fairies bring them.

bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington

Ryp Hankins wrote:

Will fertile eggs post-spawn, survive a passing through a duck’s digestive system?

The eggs cling to outside body parts

Scudrnr Loc: Hancock, Wisconsin

Ryp Hankins wrote:

Will fertile eggs post-spawn, survive a passing through a duck’s digestive system?

According to what I have read from several sources, the answer is yes.

USAF Major Loc: Sea Bright, NJ

Are you sure that any bird can do that? I thought it was limited to storks! LOL

ranger632 Loc: Near Yosemite Park Ca.

USAF Major wrote:

Are you sure that any bird can do that? I thought it was limited to storks! LOL

Ryp Hankins Loc: N Michigan

Scudrnr wrote:

According to what I have read from several sources, the answer is yes.

Thank you, and I’ll do more searching on it.👍

Andy cacciatori Loc: Modesto cal.

Passingbye wrote:

I've asked that question to my grandpa, who has built many ponds for local farmers and ranches around Oklahoma. He's gone now but he said, water bird's like duck's, geese and other animals transfer fish eggs from pond to pond, or other bodies of water. Flooding also can relocate fish and man releasing fish in his own pond caught from another source. Stocking fingerings by the agricultural department.

That is very true what you said a bout said the migration of ducks and geese.
Have great year fishing 🎣 and safe trips on the water.
Andy

Ryp Hankins Loc: N Michigan

Can fertile eggs survive a trip through both ends of ducks and geese? According to this study it can happen:

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/special-delivery-duck-poop-may-transport-fish-eggs-new-waters-180975230/

ranger632 Loc: Near Yosemite Park Ca.

I find that hard to swallow

EdwardL Loc: Tenino Wa.

ranger632 wrote:

I find that hard to swallow

I would find it hard to swallow it also
After it went through the bird. Ooo😵‍💫
That’s not tasty 👅👎🏻🤦‍♂️🙊🚽

Andy cacciatori Loc: Modesto cal.

ranger632 wrote:

I find that hard to swallow

It is true I couldn't believe it either but if they are fertilizer it happens.