Yellow perch(YP) will survive in your pond as a panfish. You will need a predator fish present to reduce their number of offspring. Yellow perch can overpopulate a pond without predators. Consider adding a few (5-10) smallmouth bass in addition to the perch. Neither YP or smallmouth will bother swimmers in your pond. To locate stocker fish in MA try an internet search. The Maine DNR should have a list of fish suppliers for Maine.

Last edited by Bill Cody; 04/30/17 02:31 PM.

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