Thanks for the response guys. My plan was to self supply, there are a few ponds that have decent pickerel in them. I was thinking about going the perch, shiner route, would they be prolific enough spawners not to get wiped out in a 1/4 to 1/2 acre pond?
I always liked catching pickerel, so I think this would be a fun way to go. I originally was thinking trout, but think that might not be a reality, so now I'm looking more into either LMB or CP. I'm not looking for massive trophy fish, though a few large fish would be nice, but i'm more interested in a decent fishery.
