We Offer Comprehensive Fish Stocking & Hatchery Services
Our hatchery, located in Altair, Texas, is centrally located among the Austin, San Antonio, and Houston markets. However, we deliver to many areas throughout the state. Since our business is family owned and operated, we maintain low overhead so we can provide very competitive pricing. Fish can either be picked up at the hatchery or delivered. For larger orders, we recommend delivery. We can generally deliver fish within 1 to 2 weeks of placing an order. Pick-up orders are by appointment only.
As provided in the following list, we offer a variety of sport and forage fish that are Texas born and raised. If you do not know exactly what you need, we can provide telephone consultation or site visits to develop the right stocking strategy for your lake. On a seasonal basis, we also have koi for ornamental ponds and green sunfish and common carp for trotline bait. Pricing varies according to size, availability, and number purchased; so, feel free to call for pricing.
We are particularly proud of our Largemouth Bass genetics
We offer both Florida and Florida (X) Northern (“hybrid”) subspecies. For our clients that are serious about trophy potential, we offer offspring from female Florida bass up to 16.5 pounds! This provides a great opportunity for private lake owners!
Our hatchery is available by appointment only.
Call 512-667-4275 or 979-243-4148 for an appointment or more information.
Southwest Aquatic Services Hatchery Availability
Species
|
Length (Inches)
|
Availability
|
Length
(Inches) |
Availability
|
Coppernose Bluegill |
1 – 3
|
All year
|
4 – 6
|
All year
|
Redear Sunfish |
1 – 3
|
All year
|
4 – 5
|
All Year
|
Florida Largemouth Bass |
1 – 3
|
June – Aug
|
4 – 6
|
Fall and Winter
|
Florida X Northern Largemouth Bass |
1 – 3
|
June – Aug
|
4 – 6
|
Fall and Winter
|
Florida “Lunker” Largemouth Bass |
1 – 3
|
June – Aug
|
4 – 6
|
Fall and Winter
|
Threadfin Shad |
2 – 4
|
All Year
|
—
|
—
|
Fathead Minnow |
Adult
|
All Year
|
—
|
—
|
Golden Shiner |
Adult
|
All Year
|
—
|
—
|
Channel Catfish |
3 – 6
|
Aug – Oct
|
6 – 8
|
Oct – Dec
|
Green Sunfish (bait) |
3 – 5
|
All Year
|
—
|
—
|
Koi |
3 – 5
|
July – Aug
|
>5
|
All Year
|