About
Tucked into the rolling countryside of Little Hocking, Ohio, Marlow's Fisheries is a family-run hatchery and pond supply destination that feels more like a botanical garden than a typical fish store. The lushly landscaped grounds feature multiple display ponds — including one by the greenhouse with a small waterfall surrounded by rocks and aquatic plants — that give visitors an immediate sense of what's possible in their own backyards. Peacocks wander the property, baby chickens make appearances in spring, and the whole experience doubles as a family outing.
The core business here is pond fish and pond plants. Marlow's raises and stocks koi in a range of colors and fin types, including long-fin varieties, at prices reviewers consistently call reasonable. They also supply grass carp, largemouth bass, crappie, and forage fish for farm pond stocking, and they've built a strong reputation for delivering lively, healthy fish — bagged, boxed, and ready to transport.
Delivery service is available for those who can't make the trip. The greenhouse is stocked with a wide selection of aquatic pond plants, and it's become a go-to spring and summer destination for pond owners across the region. Bulk bags of fish food are available at competitive prices, and the staff — led by the much-adored Mrs.
Marlow — is praised over and over for patience, honesty, and deep knowledge of pond ecosystems. Multiple reviewers mention calling with questions about fountain repair, stocking rates, or plant selection and receiving genuinely helpful advice, even when no sale was involved. Marlow's also handles pond cleaning and maintenance, making them a full-service operation for pond owners.
Several customers describe them as the best hatchery in Ohio, and repeat visitors return year after year. The combination of beautiful grounds worth touring, knowledgeable family-run service, and high-quality pond stock makes Marlow's a destination worth the drive — just be sure to plan your visit around their seasonal availability.
What they offer
Livestock, services, water
- Livestock & products
- Services
- Specializes in
- PondFreshwater
Highlights
What makes them special
- Lushly landscaped grounds with display ponds, waterfalls, and a greenhouse full of aquatic plants
- Wide selection of koi including long-fin varieties in multiple colors at reasonable prices
- Farm pond stocking with bass, crappie, grass carp, and forage fish
- Bulk fish food available at competitive prices
- Pond cleaning and delivery services available
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Amazing place!”
— Donny Carpenter5.04 months ago“Super layed back knowledgeable people. Reasonable prices. They even have the food for whatever fish you buy. We got 3 koi to add to our home pond.”
— kim romine5.07 months ago“Excellent service. Gave them an hour notice pick up the fish he recommended. Very nice and knowledgeable guy.Can not wait until next year. Also easy to get to some of these fishery are off-road lol rainbow head farms what a drive.”
— Zack Goddard5.07 months ago“They stocked my farm pond. Fish was very lively when they came very few lost fish. They was very helpful answering questions. Very good experience.”
— Terry Sheet5.09 months ago“I called to get some general information on a fountain that needed repaired, and they answered my questions, even though it wasn’t a brand they serviced. I will be purchasing my next fountain from them, because of their customer service and honest feedback.”
— Lauren Lattner5.011 months ago“Awsome place very helpful and friendly definitely the place to go for your pond needs”
— zach akens5.0a year ago“This is best hatchery and people to deal with in ohio. They are honest and dona great job. Not like some others like Domers. One day they will give Jones a run for there money”
— Rich Salmon5.0a year ago“I have purchased thousands of dollars in feed, fish, minnows and item over the last two years. They have been outstanding in every way. A five star rating is not high enough for the service I have received.”
— Doug4.0Edited a year ago“Very pleasant people to deal with.. called about grass carp but were out at the time.. they called back as soon as they got more in. Will buy from again. Thanks Guys...”
— Dave Duckworth5.02 years ago“Our local fish store recommended Marlow's when we were looking for pond plants. This was our first time hearing about them so we went over to check it out. What we found was a very lovely place full of different ponds. The planted pond by the green house had a little waterfall and it was surrounded by plants and rocks, it looked really beautiful. The green house had plenty of pond plants for us to choose and the lady who helped us through out our experience was so nice and informative. There were plenty of beautiful koi both regular and long fin, variety of colors, nice size, great price. Also we were able to find some fish food at a good price for a bulk bag. All in all this was a fun time and a great addition to our fish store collection of places we will visit again and again. Stop in and support this business, it's well worth the trip. Thank you and we will see you again...”
— Emily5.02 years ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (740) 989-2070 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Marlow's Fisheries.