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Cage Culture of Fish in the North Central Region

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Publisher: North Central Regional Aquaculture Center

Creation date: December 1994

The commercial production of fish is most commonly performed in open ponds, raceways, water reuse systems, and cages. Cage culture of fish is an intensive production method that allows the farmer to utilize existing farm ponds, borrow pits, or strip pits normally unsuitable for open pond culture, by enclosing fish in cages or pens. Generally, yields (pounds/acre) are greater in open pond culture. However, there are times when existing bodies of water do not lend themselves to open pond culture and cage culture may be the best alternative. Other advantages to cage culture include: 1. Cage culture is an inexpensive method to develop fish husbandry skills before considering more expensive production systems. 2. Fish health and growth are easier to monitor. 3. Harvesting is simpler. 4. Pond construction costs are eliminated when existing ponds are used.

Key Words: USDA • NCRAC • Cage Culture • Inshore Cage Culture • Production