Thank you for the welcome. I chose yellow bass instead of white because I don't believe that white bass would spawn in a pond, they seem to be less adaptable than do yellow bass concerning spawning conditions. I figure bluegill would be the main source of forage but FMH's would make a nice supplement while they lasted. Concerning the outflow of the pond- the pond is located on on top of a hill/mountian. The nearest stream is at the bottom of a valley. I would catch and transport some fish but from what I've read most of the yellow bass in the state are in the other half of the state. White bass are pretty common in my pet of the state in some waters but I've never caught a yellow bass. I may give it a try though. As far as eating, I've never ate a yellow but I keep reading about how good they are to eat. Thank you for your suggestion.