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A couple questionable fish #504730 04/22/19 02:38 PM
Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 12 TX G GAPRanch OP
OP GAPRanch G Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 12 TX	I've owned this pond for about a year and only fished it a little.I was told that it went dry in the 2011 Texas drought and hasn't been restocked since. These fish are 7"-9" I'd guess. I've heard them called all sorts of things. I just call them perch. As the pond is only 1/2 acre in size and I don't want catfish should I just enjoy these for what they are or try and fish them out and stock fingerling bass?

Re: A couple questionable fish GAPRanch #504734 04/22/19 03:17 PM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 16,051 Likes: 277 Hurst & Bowie, Texas D Dave Davidson1 Moderator Lunker
Dave Davidson1 Moderator Lunker D Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 16,051 Likes: 277 Hurst & Bowie, Texas	What you have is some dandy sized green sunfish. They have erratic spawns so shouldn't overload the pond. Bass can pretty well over run anything less than an acre and stunt, Also, it takes Bluegills to spawn enough to feed bass. Heck, I'd leave well enough alone and enjoy the fishing. 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

Re: A couple questionable fish Dave Davidson1 #504739 04/22/19 04:33 PM
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OP GAPRanch G Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 12 TX	Thanks. I think that's good advice. They're fun to catch. haven't cooked any yet but when I manage to catch enough in one sitting I am looking forward to it.