A 3 acre pond has only Crappie and Bluegill. The pond was killed out 5 years ago. Black Crappie and Bluegill only were introduced from neighboring ponds. Since both species tend to overpopulate, which if either is predator and which is forage for the other? Most crappie caught are greater than 12 inches, but are not caught in quantity very often. Most bluegill are plentiful and under 3 inches, very few are over 5 inches. There is substantial vegetation growing in the water. Water is clear to 2 feet. How can these species be managed to get both big Black Crappie and big Bluegill?
thanks,
-Ron
