Pond Boss Forums MANAGING AN EXISTING POND Evaluating and adjusting fish populations Lots of bluegills

Ample brush as cover should provide good cover for any small bgill gry that make it out of the nest. Possible as you say that the large hungry gills are robbing nests. Thin or skinny large bgill are a sign that nest robbing could be occuring. This spring before weeds get too thick try some fishing with live bait and some small bgill (2"-3") or maybe live crayfish. Use a bobber or fish the small fish tight line and slow near bottom with enough weight to keep it down near the bottom. If you have some larger predators you should be able to catch a few of them. You may have to get bgill or crayfish from other waters than the club pond. If you can get a small boat on the pond try some evening or night jug fishing for the catfish.