You're getting good advice. Also, be aware that a managing a bass/bluegill population in a pond that small will be tricky. The bass will tend to eat all of the bluegill. Just be aware that you will need to be particularly observant and may need to add additional forage (food fish) frequently. There are lots of stocking strategies and the proper choice depends upon your objectives. You can stock only bass (a few)if they are trained on feed, only hybrid bluegill with a couple of bass to eat the offspring, only channel catfish and various other combinations. Some minnows will help control insect larvae.


Johnny Foster
Foster Lake & Pond Management, Inc
919-772-8548
www.fosterlake.com