Pond Boss Forums POND CONSTRUCTION Creating habitat Questions on artifical DIY structure

Out of curiosity what do you in MO consider a trophy largemouth (just for reference to determine your goals)?.
One problem that Ive found with using mesh or screen in pond is it very often gets caked or clogs with algae and growth and becomes a blockage rather than a exclusion. Mesh will work better in some ponds compared to others based on nutrients and type of algae growth present. Try it and see what happens - report your results. I have seen spawning CC wedged into 4" dia drain pipe that drained into a pond so your concern is justified. If you use mesn to cover the pipe ends I suggest use something on the size of 2"-3" mesh so it does not clog with algae very quickly.


CC normally spawn in water 10"-4ft deep, but will spawn deeper if structure is not available shallow. Normally CC young do not survive to reach 8"-10" long if adult bass are present. I think most young CC in ponds with minimal cover get eaten before they are 6" long.