Bill and others: I have a friend that doesn't care for bass (believe it or not) and wants a pond that is a little different species wise.

I suggested possibly a walleye pond with yellow perch as forage.

Is this realistic? Bill I believe you do something like this in one of your ponds don't you?

I assume the perch will have no problems reproducing in the pond and may even become stunted which would not be a problem if they are primarily used for forage. However on the other hand will many outgrow forage size? Would it be possible to have a balance of the two species in a pond? What kind of stocking rate are we suggesting?

I realize the walleye will have to be planted regularly as they will not reproduce well in a pond, but at some point will it become a problem if they cannot be purchased large enough and the perch will eat them?

I also assume there will be some cannibilism of the walleye by larger walleye if the planted walleye are not large enough.

Maybe I should suggest hybrid striped bass or something else untypical.

If pigs could fly bacon would be harder to come by and there would be a lot of damaged trees.