My trout pond is stocked with fatheads and rainbows. I have witnessed some of my rainbows actively chase fatheads in the shallows, sometimes even breaking the surface. But i do feed to make sure they get the proper nutrition they need.

I would stock your pond with fatheads as forage, but I would also feed, if you want your trout to have a good chance at survival and growth.


- Jighead