“Christmas for the Fishes” is an annual program that uses evergreens donated after the holiday season to make underwater fish habitats that fish need to thrive.
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife accepts evergreen trees at drop-off locations across the state from December 26 through January 15 each year. Trees should be real, not artificial, and should be free of lights, garland and decorations. Limbs, wreaths, brush or other plants will not be accepted. Click here to find drop-off locations and more information on this fantastic program: https://bit.ly/3PHKcjR
Donated trees will be anchored to environmentally-friendly weights and submerged at various depths in different lakes and reservoirs across Kentucky to provide places for fish to feed, shelter and spawn. They make great refuge and feeding habitat for game fish, as well as small fish and invertebrates that are crucial for a thriving ecosystem.