Mosquitofish Pick-Up or Delivery

If you have a small pond, animal trough, or un-used swimming pool fish can be picked up at the District office in Oroville and at the Chico Substation. The District also maintains free fish pick up stations at several nurseries and feed stores in the county during the summer months.

When you get your fish home, acclimate them to their new homes. Place the container with the fish directly into the water they will be residing in for 30-60 minutes or until the water and the container's water are nearly the same temperature. Then release the fish.

If you have a large source of an acre or more, call the District to schedule a fish delivery or fill out the service request form. Note: If you are picking up fish please bring your own container.

The Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control District offers free mosquitofish for pickup at the following locations:

Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control District
5117 Larkin Road    
Oroville, CA                         

Hamilton City Fire Department
4120 1st Street
Hamilton City, CA

Magnolia Gift & Garden
1367 East Avenue
Chico, CA

Candelario Ave Hardware
1626 State Hwy 99
Gridley, CA

C Bar D Feeds
3388 Highway 32
Chico, CA

Ace Hardware- Better Deal Exchange
1845 Mitchell Ave 
Oroville, CA

Wilbur’s Feed
139 Meyers Street
Chico, CA

Earthworm Soil Factory
2552 Clark Road
Butte Valley, CA

Deja Vu Garden Galore Nursery of Paradise
5424 Foster Road
Paradise, CA

The Pine’s Yankee Hill
11300 Miller Flat Road
Concow, CA

Foothill Mill and Lumber
1698 Wagstaff Road
Paradise, CA

Fish plant guide (surface feet):

• 5-foot pond: 4-6 fish
• 10-foot pond: 8-10 fish
• 20-foot pond: 12-15 fish
• 40-foot and up: Contact District for delivery