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As I began to manage (5 years ago) the 3 acre retention pond in my backyard along with the other trash fish that I removed, was a single 3lb Gar. I thought that he was the only one in the pond as I had never caught or seen another. I have no idea how he got there, as there is no river or creek near that might would allow him to get into the pond.
I have not seen another gar in the pond till yesterday. He seems to be about a 1lb fish swimming with a LMB about his size. I am baffled. If there was a breeding population, I would think I would have seen one in the last 5 years.
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Gar are hardy fish and can handle some very poor water quality from low DO to highly acidic. 3 is a pretty decent size to hide in... If easily accessed from a road, you'd be amazed at what bucket stockers will bring, wanted and unwanted alike!
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I expect that you have a misguided but well meaning friend that is helping you with the stocking.
It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.
Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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