Live Fathead Minnows

Fathead Minnows (Approx. 250 Count) – Live Forage Fish for Pond Stocking

Fathead minnows are the foundation of a strong fishery, providing an easy, reliable food source for largemouth bass and other predator species.

These fish are delivered live to your door via overnight shipping, ensuring they arrive healthy and ready to establish quickly in your pond.

We are only licensed to ship live fish to Alabama, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Texas due to state licensing restrictions.

Why Fathead Minnows Matter

If your goal is to grow healthy, aggressive bass, forage comes first. Fathead minnows are slow swimmers, reproduce quickly, and are easy prey, making them one of the most efficient ways to jumpstart or support a predator-driven fishery.

• Ideal forage for largemouth bass
• Easy for predators to catch and consume
• Rapid reproduction under the right conditions
• Helps establish a balanced food chain early

What You’ll Receive

• Approximately 250 live fathead minnows per package
• Carefully packed and shipped overnight for live arrival
• Fish selected and handled to minimize stress during transit

When to Stock

Fathead minnows are best stocked:

• When establishing a new pond
• Before or alongside stocking bass
• As a supplemental forage boost in existing fisheries

They perform best when given time to reproduce before heavy predator pressure is introduced.

Important Notes

• Live fish shipments require proper timing: be sure someone is available to receive delivery
• Acclimate fish slowly to your pond water before release
• Availability may vary based on seasonal conditions

Shipment Days: Mondays & Thursdays- Orders received by Thursday ship the following Monday, Orders received by Tuesday will ship Thursday

Build a Better Fishery

You don’t grow big fish without consistent forage. Fathead minnows are one of the simplest and most effective ways to support predator growth and keep your pond on track.