NOW TAKING ORDER FOR FALL 2022

PADDLEFISH (Polyodon spathula)

IDENTIFICATION: A scaleless fish with a cartilage skeleton, a very large mouth and a long, paddle shaped rostrum that is often 1/3 of their total length. This highly developed sensory organ helps these filter feeders locate food and navigate their surroundings.

SPAWNING: Successful spawning is unlikely in Midwestern ponds. 

Paddlefish are only available in late fall. Place an order by September 1^st to ensure that requests can be accommodated. Paddlefish are only available via delivery. Minimum order of 3 fish required.