Start reading on this stuff. This can be the equivalent of an advanced degree in fisheries mgt.

My recommendation is to subscribe to PB magazine. After quite a few years of doing this, it still answers questions that I didn't know to ask. The best book I've ever read on this stuff is Raising Trophy Bass by Bob Lusk, the owner of Pond Boss. Now he has a new book called The Perfect Pond. I've read parts of it and it takes you through every step of the processes you are about to begin. These things will save you thousands of bucks and lots of grief. These are, by far, the cheapest part of the process.

The only advice I can give you that isn't covered in any of the books is not to lie to your wife about the costs. You're gonna get caught.

It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP Grandpa