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Yes, koi and goldfish do go dormant in the winter time. Their metabolism automatically slows down when the temperature drops. It is suggested to not feed your pond fish while they are hibernating. Because of the almost dormant metabolism, the food will rot in your fish’s intestine causing them to die.
