Small Pond Stocking - 12/02/13 02:22 AM
I am new to pond management, I have a small pond(in the attached picture)that is about 7 feet deep at the deepest. Currently it is so full of algae that no respectable species of fish can be stocked. I have tried poisoning the algae and the pond is too small to be issued a carp permit. As of now it has a large population small bluegill which would make good forage for any species. From what I've deduced from my reading on this forum is that bullhead catfish are generally frowned upon but they have do eat a fair amount of algae. Could stocking bullheads at a low rate be making the best of a bad situation? Bear in mind I'm on a small budget here. Input would be appreciated!