After reading this forum about trout ponds not much has been said about trout and minnows as forage fish. I recieved the publication Managing Michigan Ponds for Sport Fishing (from Michigan State University) and they say not to have minnows in trout ponds, as they will compete with the trout for insect feed. Also this book says trout do not feed heavily on minnows. I am curious to see what people think of this.