It could easily be stocking issues but I'm betting on water problems. For a quick look, take a sample to a local store that sells aquarium fish and pay to have it tested.

No way I would have stocked 50 bass with only 400 bluegills. And, I wouldn't have stocked them simultaneously with the forage base that still needs to populate the pond. That's a lousy idea.

Also no way that I would have stocked 400 cats in a 3/4 acre pond that is still filling.

I'm questioning on overstocking and a resulting DO crash.

I know nothing about Arkansas Fish Stockers but believe they gave you some really bad advice.

It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP Grandpa