Crappie shouldn't be feeding on the pellets, not a pond owner but I would say it looks like you have a challenge on your hands with that many crappie and trying to eliminate them. I think you mentioned HSB, not sure how many you stocked but that should help some with the crappie fry / smaller fish. Let those kids fish whenever they want and just keep removing...., at least it is giving them some 'action'
LOL, managing a pond is the challenge! But I wouldn't trade it for the world
And I didn't mention the two GSF I also removed
I stocked 100 HSB and LMB at 6-8" in Sept. The bass have barely grown due to my upside down forage issue with the BG but the HSB have grown well, I just haven't been able to catch one yet this year to evaluate their growth.
Good news on the Crappie not eating pellets though! Which means it's the HSB that have been feeding.
It's open season on my pond for the kids and anyone else to cull the Crappie. I even thought about caging them for anyone who may want some as it seems a shame to be feeding the wildlife so many Crappie! My Coons are getting fat!
Thanks Beastman!
