Due mostly to lots of time spent on this forum I've taken the plunge and am in the middle of a reset on my little pond.

Around 3/4 of an acre, average depth of 12 feet. Deepest point around 15.

Currently stocked really really badly. The PO stocked Channel Cats and I've been less than successful at getting them all out. Not sure how many are left but it's several, and they're all larger than 5 LB at this point. Apex predator no doubt about it.

Small populations of LMB, BG, GSF. Maybe a couple of BCP.

Overall just not a very viable fishery. No structure to speak of.

I currently have a siphon running, has been for a few days now. I'm going to take it down as low as I can with the siphon, then finish with a pump. Seine out as can be done then let the little bit left freeze hopefully killing anything left.

My plan is to stock YP and FHM this spring, followed by SMB this fall.

That's it.

I'll need to get structure in place while the water is down. Planning to aerate as well...

thoughts?

Dale

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