I would like to get confirmation and input on our plan to re-stock our pond:
Here is the data on the pond:
1.) approx 1/2 acre, 70' x 220' rectangular
2.) 3-4 feet deep along one half the length and dredged out on the other half 5 years ago to 8-10'.
3.) 50 year old pond, built by my grandfather
4.) 15 gal/min. artesian well flowing in and anywhere from 0-10 gal/min outflow depending on time of year. input on one end and outflow on other.
5.) Good crops of vegetation yet have not identified what yet.
6.) have two aerators in place with timer and temp controls to turn on/off if needed (used for trout)
7.) Have a Sweeney pellet feeder with 75 pound hopper with programmable timer and feed rate control.
8.) Pond is at our property in West branch, Michigan in the upper half of the lower peninsula approx 2 hrs from where our family lives and we have a couple of people who get up there 6-8 times per year to take care of things.
9.) All trout are fished out yet we have a bunch of small bluegill, perch and ? in there (many hundreds) and they never grow beyond 4-6", stunted?
12.) good ph levels and oxygen yet can increase the oxygen with the aerators. Also are willing to run the aerotrs during the winter to reduce icing and winter kill.
13.) relocated 65 or so perch from other lakes mid-sized 5-7"
Current plan:
Stock in mid to late april 2011:
1.) gallon (2k+) of fathead minnows
2.) 30 LMB
3.) 150 hybrid bluegills 3-4"
4.) 50 rainbow trout 8-10"
Ideas and thoughts on this plan:
Also: We noticed some parasitic worms on some fish last year. any ideas on getting rid of them or ID ing what they may be.
