Pond Boss Forums STOCKING A NEW POND Types of fish to choose Single Species Crappie Pond/Lake, Yellow Perch

I would use jig and crawler or jig and minnow combo and sample for LMB. The crawler rig will also enable you to sample BG, which I'd like to see. Minnow combo will also catch BCP, which I'd also like to see. Record all lengths and weights and we can help you determine WR. A good tray digital scale is available from WalMart for $15. I use a colander on top of the tray in order to weigh longer fish. I also enclose the scale in a ziplock freezer bag to help render it waterproof. If you are serious about introducing YP, we need to first understand the fishery dynamics and LMB density and performance is key here. You don't want to waste your project $. If you have a dense population of stunted LMB, you should be catching one every 10-20 casts or even more frequently. I would recommend recording weight and length for all fish sampled. Evenings or mornings are best, otherwise try for a warm but overcast day. Based on your BCP sizes, my GUESS is you also have few but large BG [8"+], and a dense population of bottlenecked and underweight LMB [8-12"].