Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations Suggestions for existing/repaired pond

Volleypc,

One more view.

If it was my pond, I'd do a little more fishing into the cooler months to get an idea of what is really in the pond. If there has been minimal fishing for several years, it is possible there are a lot more bluegill and bass than you might think. This can be a very slow time of year for pond fishing.

If that is the case, I wouldn't put minnows or other forage into the pond. I'd start a pellet feeding program. If you aren't a full time resident, I'd get a good mechanical feeder. In either case, I'd start feeding high quality feed while the water remains above about 65 degrees.

As ESSUP discussed, I'd be careful about taking trees off the levee. No, they shouldn't be there, but if they are really big, cutting them down could cause even more problems as their roots decay. Pictures would be very helpful.

As for crawfish -- do a search here on the site for a lot of ideas. They too can be good or bad.

Regards,
Ken