Pond Boss Forums STOCKING A NEW POND Types of fish to choose BG & YP in Canada - Help!

Ok guys an up date.

I was able to get pellet trained perch from Frank at North Shores Fish farms in Ontario. It was a long drive but we picked them up yesterday and got them into the pond.

Frank really knows his work. His shipping method we would have been able to ship 4 hours with them. We got them use to the temp of the water slowly and let them go. The bluegill took more time then the perch.

We put in 400 4-6" perch and 200 3-5" bluegill.

My questions are.

1) How many minnows should I add this fall and this spring?

2) The stock is pellet trained and Frank did give me some food. Our water temp is 55*F. When should I try feeding them with water this cold. Frank took them off feed two days before transport.

3) Should I add 10-20 full grown perch that will bread this year? I understand that the pellet trained fish will not bread in the pond this year. Some of the bluegill may because of size.

4) Am I pushing this pond to hard? Should I just wait the two years?

Thanks Guys my boys are really excited.

Cheers Don.