Game Fish as pets

[ON3 3Y3D WILLI3]

I am a researcher at KSU's Aquaculture Research Center and while I do know that regulations exist for the propagation of [native/exotic] aquatic organisms I am not 100% sure, but I do believe that it is illegal to hold aquatic organisms without a permit from the State (in essence, a commercial license.) Statute KRS 150.280 and relating Statutory Authorities found at KDFWR's website should clarify.

[nonamesleft47]

I'm pretty sure that applies to only commercial endeavors, not private citizens keeping fish for their own use. I've got an e-mail in to KDFW to see.

[Jbyrd]

Ok is a small pond in your yard an outside aquarium. Does this mean no native fish ? . I believe if the fish is of legal size well , i don't know what if they spawn in your yard pond then the fry are not legal if there is a size limit

[fishNnut]

Does the "legal size" limits pertain to private waters in Kentucky?

[slimshad09]

In Indiana there is no size limit on bass in creeks. I had several smallmouth, warmouth, rockbass, largemouth, and gills in mine for awhile. The problem is it is hassle to keep clean. Maybe my pump wasn't big enough. We got creek rock and built walls with holes and it was cool. Good luck and post some pics

[RoadToad]

Does the "legal size" limits pertain to private waters in Kentucky?

Yes. Also the requirement to have a license to fish in it, unless you own or live on the property. If it's a farm pond, anybody who owns or lives on the property, or works at the farm, can legally fish it without a license.