Pond Boss Forums MANAGING AN EXISTING POND Corrective stocking Stocking pond with european walleye and perch

For your yellow perch, density will depend on food source. For walleye density that depends on their food source or amount. Pellets allow more density although too many or more pellet eating fish reduce better water quality needed by walleye (zander). There are standard or normal carrying capacities for water bodies depending on the natural productivity of the ecosystem. I suggest you research what poundages are grown where you find your perch and zander. There will definitely be fishery studies that have determined this in your country or a neighboring country. Firstly one need to determine the normal fish carrying capacity of your particular pond ecosystem. The stock accordingly. All ponds have different "normal" carrying capacities - each pond is definitely different. One stocking density does not fit all situations (ponds).