Pond Boss Forums STOCKING A NEW POND Types of fish to choose New pond stocking

RH,

Bluegill would be a wonderful choice. Probably just sticking with LMB to keep the bluegill in check would be adequate. In that size pond I wouldn't try to mix SMB and LMB. The LMB will win out. You can certainly add some Red Eared Sunfish, as they won't compete with the bluegill or bass. And a few channel catfish wouldn't hurt either.

I'm sure somebody will come along to suggest numbers. Usually in a new pond like this, it is recommended that you start out with the bluegill, the red eared sunfish, and some forage fish like fat head minnows. Let them get well established, then the following season, drop in the bass. If you add channel catfish, don't put in too many. For that size pond, think about 10-15 per year, if you pull that many out each year. The catfish will be put-and-take.