Pond Boss Forums STOCKING A NEW POND Types of fish to choose Bass before Bluegils?

This is an interesting problem due to the initial conditions (unknown "minnows" which could be anything as Terry points out) and the lack of control inherently present in a subdivision pond.

If it were me personally, I'd take the bass knowing I'm going to have to add adult (5"+) BG like crazy to get the permanent forage base established. No one has brought up the concern of introducing fish diseases or parasites with the bass and BG, so I will mention it. As well as the danger of mis-identified fish coming in as "LMB" or "BG." How good are you at telling BG from Green Sunfish or their other Lepomis cousins?

Terry, is their a home owners association and if so, have they established any rules for use of the pond including fishing? This is an important management item to at least give you a chance of having a controlled fishery.