Pond Boss Forums STOCKING A NEW POND Types of fish to choose Stocking perch in a 1 acre pond in Central Indiana

Looks like most is covered but I 'll throw in my half cent. I stocked fatheads and shiners 1 year before perch and now entering the third year, both minnows are doing well and the perch have exploded, size wise. I do have a forage pond from which if needed, I can move minnows to keep the pond going with forage for the perch. I do not feed perch other than minnows at this point.

My other pond is Walleye, SMB and catfish. So far, I couldn't be happier with the outcome. After 4 years of forage and entering year 3 of predators, fatheads struggling but shiners still doing well. I went real low on stocking numbers 25 walleye and 40 SBM for my 1.33 pond. SBM spawned after 1 year in pond (2 yrs old) and are pushing 15 inches this spring. Walleye this spring have hit 16 inches and looking good. I like the lower numbers thought when stocking.

good luck