We use to have crappie in one of our farm ponds in the early 80's but they dissappeared.. The crappie fishing was pretty good for a few years..
It was stocked with LMB, Bluegill and Channel Cats haphazardly by my late father in the 70's... Later it was stocked with crappie as well.. No feeding to speak of and it was a very good productive fishing pond..
Anyway I know most won't stock crappie in smaller ponds because of over crowding and stunting nad the fact they spawn very early...
I was wondering if a truely bass heavy pond could keep them under control... Thinking about trying it in one of my ponds but this time there is and has been a feeder on that pond..
Do crappie out reproduce bluegill..?
The pond is about 8/10th of an acre and average depth of about 5.5 feet deep... No deep holes to speak of.. 5 gpm natural artesian well keeps it pretty full even in this horrible drought.. The 68 degree spring always keeps the bottom fairly cool even in the hottest weather.. I've never had a turnover issue either..
Location Northern edge of SE Texas..
Any thoughts would be appreciated..
Last edited by Tecohorn; 05/09/11 06:56 PM.
