This is my first post. I like the forum and want to say hello and thank everyone for the knowledge I�ve gained from reading posts here the last few weeks.
I�m stocking a pond that�s been mostly dry for 10 years. The pond stayed full when the property was in cotton but went dry when the area was put in CRP. A pipeline right of way was cut this summer and the pond is catching water now and is about 3 acres and 8� deep. It will go back into cotton in two years and should fill back up to its original 16 acres and 30� depth.
I�m going to go ahead and start stocking now. I have a pond that I can transfer as many 3-5� bluegill as I need. My question is how many bluegill should I stock in the 3 acres of water right now and what other minnows ect should I add before stocking bass? The goal is a bass pond. Also, when should I stock the fingerling bass and how many. The pond has maintained its current size for about a year and has no fish in it. Thanks for the help!
