Pond Boss Forums MANAGING AN EXISTING POND Evaluating and adjusting fish populations Seperating pond with mesh?

That will be difficult. If the pond bottom has any irregularities in it, fish can swim under the net. Small fish can swim through the net, and over time algae growing on the netting could completely block any water flow.

You can partially drain/kill/restart and be catching harvestable sized fish in less than a year if you stocked advanced sized feed trained fish and initiate a feeding program with good quality fish food.

What fish species are in the pond now? What are your goals for the pond?