FAQ

What permits do I need to stock my water?

To stock an open water, you first need to register it with Cefas (Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science). This is quick and free to do by filling in an RW1 form.This purpose of this is for Cefas to have a named person responsible for the fish stocked.

Once Cefas has issued a ‘Registered Fishery’ number to you, you can then apply for a ‘Site Permit’ from the Environment Agency (EA) by calling the EA Fish Movements Team on 01480 483968. This is also quick and free to do, and is to allow the EA to advise and authorise which fish species can be stocked into your water. See more info on site permits by clicking here.

When the EA have issued a site permit you are ready to stock!

I have an Aquaponics system at home, can you supply me with fish?

Yes, you just need to register your system with Cefas using the RW2 form,

What temperature does my water need to be to stock trout?

Ideally between 5°c and 16°c. By tracking your water temperature fluctuations through the day and seasons we will work with you to arrange delivery to you at the most suitable time.

How close do you need to get to the waters’ edge when delivering fish?

When offloading fish our delivery driver will pass fish from the transport tank in a net to you, so the vehicle needs to be within 5m of the waters’ edge to get the fish there safely. If not, we can load the fish into tubs with water in but you will need another person to help you carry the tub to the pond.

How do you transport the fish?

We transport fish in a tank on the back of a 4*4 pickup for loads of up to 330lb, or with a pickup and trailer for larger loads. We use oxygen diffusers and also an air pump to keep the fish fit and content during transit.

Most farms are either restocking OR table fish producers, what’s the difference?

The main difference between table fish producers and restocking producers is the density (measured in kg of fish per m² of water) of the fish stocks in the farm sections or ponds, as this affects fin quality. At Kilnsey we keep even our table fish at low ‘restocking farm’ densities to ensure good fin quality.
Like table producers though, all our fish have deep pink healthy flesh, whereas restocking producers’ fish are usually pale in colour.