Nateforau:

I'll leave the BG/CC only pond question to the experts. I don't think a LMB/BG pond is difficult to manage at all if you are managing for fishing pleasure and not trophy fish.

With little ones around, and you in the renovation process, what slopes are you shooting for on the banks of the pond?

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3/4 to 1 1/4 ac pond LMB, SMB, PS, BG, RES, CC, YP, Bardello BG, (RBT & Blue Tilapia - seasonal).