Great site here. Just found it tonight.
I have a 5 acre Pond in Southern Wisconsin. 3 acres are 5' to 8' deep, and the other two acres are about 3' deep. Theres also a 15x15 area thats about 12' deep. This pond has been here since the early 1960s. It is spring and creek fed with a small dam. mostly mud bottom, fair amount of weeds, and some nice timbers for structure. I know its a little shallow, but the moving water keeps it from freezing out or overheating in the summer. It has always supported a healthy Bass and Bluegill population and an ocassional crappie.
2 years ago the dam broke partially, and the pond mostly froze out over winter. The dam has been repaired and water level is back to normal. Now its time to get some new fish in there. It will be used for fishing for adults and kids.
I'm leaning towards Hybrid Bluegills. but still not sure.
As of right now I'm thinking 1200 Hybrid Bluegills, 800 Perch, 300 Largemouth, and 10 gallons of Fathead minnows.
what do you guys think?
