I have a 12 to 15 acre pond, about 45 years old and not real deep but good enough. We used to catch a five pound LMB about every other time we fished it. I was feeding the bluegills and they were easy to catch and decent sized. Certain times of the year we'd catch crappie, not large but eating sized. About once a year a channel cat would hit.
Then 2012 hit, very dry year and the water level went way down. Fishing was still decent for most of the year. In 2013 we caught a few nice LMB early in the year but by May they quit biting and strangely never hooked any bluegills, until I caught two in September.
Last year I don't think I got a bite all year. Just nothing. So I guess I have to assume there is nothing left.
What is the best plan of action for starting over and doing it cheap if I don't care how long it takes? Throw in some bluegills and FHM and wait a year or more before adding predators?
Give me your suggestions.