Fathead minnows are one of the most commonly stocked forage fish for new ponds. They reproduce quickly and provide an easy-to-catch food source for young largemouth bass, crappie and other predator fish.

Moore’s Fish Farm offers fathead minnows for stocking new and existing ponds throughout Oklahoma and the surrounding region.

Fathead minnows are primarily stocked to establish an abundant source of forage.

They are an excellent choice for:

• Establishing forage in new ponds
• Feeding newly stocked largemouth bass
• Providing additional forage for predator fish
• Helping young game fish get off to a strong start
• Adding diversity to a pond's forage population

Their small size makes them easy prey for young predator fish.

Fathead minnows are particularly valuable when stocked before predator fish are introduced.

Giving minnows time to reproduce allows them to establish a much larger population before largemouth bass or other predators begin feeding on them.

This can provide newly stocked predator fish with an abundant food supply during an important period of growth.

Yes. Fathead minnows reproduce readily under good pond conditions.

They typically spawn on the underside of rocks, boards, vegetation and other submerged objects.

Adding spawning structure can provide additional places for minnows to reproduce and help increase their numbers before predator fish are stocked.

In ponds containing established largemouth bass and other predators, fathead minnows are often heavily consumed.

For this reason, they generally should not be viewed as the primary long-term forage base for a bass pond.

Bluegill typically provide the foundation of a sustainable forage population because they can continue reproducing despite predation.

Fathead minnows are especially useful for giving a new pond and newly stocked predator fish a head start.

Fathead minnows provide excellent forage for young largemouth bass.

However, stocking minnows into a pond already containing a large population of adult bass may provide only a short-term food source because the minnows can be consumed very quickly.

If you're stocking an established pond, let us know what fish are already present so we can help determine whether fathead minnows are a good investment for your situation.

The appropriate stocking rate depends on pond size, whether the pond is new or established, and what predator fish will be stocked.

For new ponds, stocking minnows early and allowing them time to reproduce can significantly increase the amount of forage available when predator fish are introduced.

Contact Moore’s Fish Farm with your pond size and stocking plans, and we can help determine an appropriate amount.

Current Fathead Minnow Pricing

$13 per Pound

Availability can vary throughout the year. Contact us for current inventory.

Fathead minnows are only one part of a good forage program.

For ponds managed for largemouth bass, we commonly recommend establishing a strong forage base that may include:

• Bluegill
• Redear Sunfish
• Fathead Minnows
• Tilapia

The right combination depends on your pond and your management goals.

Starting with the right forage population can make a major difference in the growth and success of your game fish.

Tell us your pond size, whether it is new or established, and what you'd like to stock. We can help you develop a stocking plan.

Moore’s Fish Farm
Inola, Oklahoma
918-341-4194