Pond Boss Forums STOCKING A NEW POND Types of fish to choose advice on forage fish

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Guys, as usual, this is great a conversation. There is obviously a discussion of "all at one time" or "forage fish first" concept. Personally, I stocked my 3/4 A. 12'deep newely built pond with forage fish last fall, 250 3-5" BG, and 150 2"RES, with 10 lbs of FHM. I added about 30 +/- adult BG & RES (7-12") also.

Unfortunatly, a 'buddy' added seveal LMB to the mix last fall at my displeasure. I was trying to do the "forage first" method, so I don't know what effect these 'early' LMB had on my pond. So, I guess I am doing a 'blended forage first' 'all together' concept. Shoot!

By it's appearance, the FHM and BG had an awesome spawn this spring and summer, and a late spawn with the adult BG added last year. In the last three weeks I have added aprox 20 9-12" LMB from two different ponds/lakes, and will add about 8-10 more that size before summer is over. I sheppishly added a total of 7 adult crappie. Dang it! I just couldn't help my self, and it was done before I came to my sences.lol.

I have caught several stocked BG to see how they were growing, etc, and the shoulders on these little guys and their coloration leads me to believe that my pond is a healthy pond.

I will bore you with the details of my "fall evaluation" in November when I have something to report. Thanks for all the unique conversation and opinions. That's what makes, and keeps this site fun to check into daily.

jimmydee did the LMB your buddy put in spawn this spring? If so I would hold up on adding more LMB for now.

ewest, I just had a 'heart to heart' with my buddy on the bass thingy from last year. He honestly only put in one bass, along with the adult BG he put in. So, I THINK I'm in fairly good shape with the bass population.

He's a great guy, and I believe him BUT,I found it very unusual that he only put in ONE bass, and I caught it!!!! Heck, I only fished the little 3/4 A. pond three times last fall - and caught that ONE BASS. Interesting.....lol