Pond Boss Forums MANAGING AN EXISTING POND Evaluating and adjusting fish populations Removing GSF from a pond

Pond was dug in 2008. It was a wet spot in the woods, and it was assumed that there were no fish in there. After the fact, it was found that the South side of the property has a seasonal ditch that could overflow into the woods, and GSF were seen in the ditch during times of high water. My guess is that's where the GSF came from. The other ponds on the property (dug after this one) do NOT have any GSF in them. The ponds are constructed in such a way that absolutely no surface water can enter the ponds, so no GSF swimming thru the woods will get into them now.

No fish were observed chasing minnows near shore in this pond until roughly 2 weeks ago. I've only seen those 2 LMB in the pond, no smaller ones.

No pictures today, but the pond dropped another 12". Fyke net survey last year showed GSF from 2" to 5", YP, RES, GSH.

This is the same pond that winterkilled last winter. I'll know in a day or two exactly what fish are left in the pond. It's pumped down far enough to rotenone now, but I'll keep removing water to make catching any transferrable fish easier.