Pond Boss Forums POND CONSTRUCTION Selecting a site So you want to build a pond??

I actually put in 600 BG(300 coppernose in mar. and 300 straight bg in apr.)this was in '08, and 100 redear; a little overstocked, but I knew I was also overstocking bass and HSB and wanted a good 1st gen. suppply of BG for the grandkids to catch. I stocked a few # of fatheads for the B G to forage on their spawn. But, I also immediately started on a feeding program.(1/8 then 3/16 inch 46% feed) The BG, HSB and LMB have all responded well. I will harvest quite a few LMB and HSB before the LMB spawn to get the biomass # down some. I also aerate so as to be able to feed and keep water quality good. I will fertilize only once and then allow the natural fert. to keep a moderate bloom going into summer.