I stocked 40 8-10 inch catfish in a 2 acre pond this spring. I got the catfish from soil and water conservation district fish sale. The fish came from a fish farm that seems to have a good reputation. The water was really cold this spring in northern IL and the catfish were sluggish when I released them.

I have been feeding the fish about 5 nights a week since May and only bluegill, carp and bullhead had show up to eat. Is it possible that all the catfish died after stocking? Any ideas on why they are not feeding?