If I were contemplating stocking cool water fish in your location I would think about stocking fatheads only for the first year and take some fairly extensive temperature readings at different locations and depths throughout your 5 acre pond during the Summer. The temperature profile you record should give you a better idea what species you can utilize. Virtually any predator you put in will be able to use the fatheads for initial growth their first couple of years.

I have found Jones Fish to be a pretty good outfit to deal with. Hopefully someone more experienced in YP-Walleye-SMB will chip in with good advice. (Hey, Cecil and Bill!)


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