McD, when our two acre pond was completed three years ago we followed a initial recommended stocking program of coppernose bluegill,red ear sunfish and fathead minniwos.

I jumped the gun and added adult LMB, which was the wrong thing to do.

On the advice of Bob Lusk, I added 10 adult hand size bluegill per each adult bass and corrected the problem. Since that time I have researched the archives time and time again seeking answers to my questions – I would recommend doing the same.

If I remember correctly, flat head catfish and crappie in a small pond run up a red flag.

Good luck with your pond and let us know how your project progresses.