Got the permits, etc. The pond is creek fed as it's water source so I'll always have the introduction of native fish. BTW, the creek is ~ 1/2 mile long upstream with a ground spring as it's source. Per my DNR fisheries biologist, without an established predatory fish (LMB) in place the native fish will take over and the stocked fish won't be able to catch up.


- Dave
4.5 acre woodland pond constructed Feb 2011
- began fill Aug 25 - full pool Nov 18
- fish stocked Oct 25: 1200 Shellcracker; 3800 bluegill bream; 500 channel catfish
May 2012: 500 LMB May 2012; 50 "permitted" sterile grass carp.