The best stocking scenario is to start with about 1000 fatheads and about 500 bluegills per acre. Give them about a year to spawn and then add predators.

I hate to say it but anything you add to balance it will be immediately eaten.

Best but hardest to do is rotenone the whole thing and start over.


It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP