Pond Boss Forums STOCKING A NEW POND Types of fish to choose FH stocking via Arkansas Pond Stockers

I have to admit, although I'm pretty meticulous, I really enjoy the process.

Bags into the pond to acclimate slowly to pond water temps

Slowly introduce pond water and mix well

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Begin with half scoops - visual check - then into bucket with 3/4 pond water - 1/4 original water

Then scoop from bucket and hand sort into another bucket, 100% pond water

Then immerse myself just an inch or two above my boot waders so I accidently fill with 45 degree water, then get to the process of coaxing my fish to leave the safety of the bucket to do their thing.

I made this process far more time consuming than I needed to - I imagine I could have dumped each bag right into the pond and walked away, but I really do enjoy playing with my FH kiddos a bit before they leave the nest.

My wife watched this process for five minutes, declared me severely impaired, and went home.

Ah - silence at last!