I Have been actively managing my established pond for three plus years, primarily by removing the smaller stock, which are gradually increasing in size. Most all fish are well into the 95th percentile or higher and I have a nice blue gill population. The pond is about three and half acres with what amounts to a 5-6 acre shoreline because of design and numerous peninsulas. I can pretty well fish the pond from the banks. My question. I have caught four bass over 5 lbs.in he past four days and I am uncertain as to whether I should start removing some of them. In a perfect world, I would like to see more 2-3 pounders and less 5+. I am content with the smaller fish as they make great eating.
