Delivery of fish tends to be a popular route for fish stocking. Delivery presents a more “hands–free” approach and devotes the least travel time for you. In addition, the fish are kept in as ideal conditions as possible prior to them getting stocked in your lake or pond. However, pick-up of fish is still an option even if you are up to a few hours from the hatchery you are getting fish from. Another recommendation is to keep the water cool throughout the journey. This often means keeping the fish (in the oxygenated bags likely provided) in coolers throughout transportation.