Aquaculture

Raising fish for commercial sale is known as aquaculture. In Pennsylvania, fish are often raised for bait, sale to restaurants, or for stocking in private ponds. Aquaculture is regulated and permitted by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture

A summary of aquaculture opportunities in Pennsylvania and other information related to aquaculture is available from the links below:

Aquaculture Fact Sheet (Penn State) (PDF file)
Aquaculture Network Information Center - A national clearinghouse for aquaculture information
PA Department of Agriculture Publications on Aquaculture
Information on Raising Bait Fish