Fish Days are regularly scheduled events hosted by Jones Lake Management where customers can pick up fish in person for stocking their ponds or lakes. These are offered in lieu of delivery and provide a convenient way to collect your fish already packed with water and oxygen for safe transport.  

Jones Lake Management hosts regularly scheduled Fish Days, most on Saturdays in the spring and fall, at our branches across multiple states (including Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee). Dates and times vary by location.

Yes, we recommend that you preorder at least 24 hours before your desired Fish Day. This ensures your fish will be available for pick up and reduces wait times.  

When you arrive during your time slot, staff will:

1. Verify your order
2. Bag your fish with water and oxygen at no extra cost
3. Assist you with loading them into your vehicle for transport
4. Provide acclimation instructions to help your fish adjust to their new pond or lake.  

Fish Days are a pickup option — the cost depends on the fish you order. There is no additional charge for the Fish Day packaging (water and oxygen) or scheduling.  

Yes! Fish Days are ideal for customers who have orders that don't qualify for delivery, have limited week day availability or simply prefer to pick up their fish in person. However, there are some fish species that are not available for pickup due to local regulations. Our team can answer questions about fish availability and purchase options. 

Bring your order confirmation and arrive during your scheduled time slot. Have space in your vehicle to safely transport fish in their bags. Some clients find it useful to have boxes or totes in their vehicle to stabilize the bags during transport. Jones Lake Management provides water and oxygen, and includes acclimation instructions to help your fish thrive after release.  

No, there are no order minimums for Fish Days. You can order as many fish as you need for your pond or lake.