Welcome to PB!! Always glad to see new blood in the forums. You're in the right place to get some very good direction.

I'd say first thing is to figure out just what you have in terms of depth, chemistry, volume and finally, fish.

All of this information will be valuable when proceeding further into your management plans.

.10 surface acre pond, 10.5 foot deep. SW LA. The epitome of a mutt pond. BG, LMB, GSF, RES, BH, Warmouth, Longear Sunfish, Gambusia,Mud Minnows, Crappie, and now shiners!!...I subscribe!!