The Process of Shipping Koi from Japan to Fitz’s Fish Ponds

Winter marks an important season for Fitz’s Fish Ponds (FFP) — koi shipping season. Each year, the team travels to Japan to select top-quality koi from Niigata's renowned breeders. The pro …

In the misty mountains of Niigata, where the air hums with tradition, a thousand mud ponds reflect the sky. This is the birthplace of Japanese koi—the koi capital of the world. Here, beauty, cul …

January 16th marked an exciting day at Fitz’s Fish Ponds as we received our second major koi shipment of the year! Despite the frigid 25-degree weather and even some snowfall, our dedicated team …

The Fitz’s Fish Ponds/Koi Trips USA team recently attended the prestigious All Japan Koi Show 2025, held on January 25 and 26, 2025, at the Tokyo Ryutsu Center. All Japan Koi Show Awards 2025 …

Earlier this November, Fitz’s Fish Ponds proudly expanded its operations by purchasing the iconic Waterford Gardens property in Saddle River, NJ from the Meeks family. This step represents more t …

At Fitz’s Fish Ponds, we pride ourselves on turning visions into reality, creating stunning, functional ponds that showcase artistry and engineering. One of our latest projects, a custom hexagon-shape …

Fitz’s Fish Ponds (FFP) has received their first shipment from the autumn harvest in Japan, featuring stunning specimens from Dainichi Koi Farm, one of the most prestigious koi breeders in the wo …

Nestled in the heart of Peddler’s Village in Lahaska, PA, just steps away from Fitz’s Fish Ponds’ New Hope Retail Store, lies a now beautiful natural pond, that has become a centerpiece of t …

Fitz's Fish Ponds is thrilled to announce an extraordinary achievement: the Grand Champion title at the prestigious 71st Nagaoka Koi Show, held in Nagaoka City, Japan. This year’s winning k …

Fitz’s Fish Ponds is thrilled to announce our newest retail store in Chattanooga, TN! After a successful run in the Tri-State area, we are excited to extend our passion for pond design and …