Pond Boss Forums STOCKING A NEW POND Types of fish to choose Planning New Pond in Northern Waters

Yes, the PS will fill the RES niche. You might have to supplementally stock some SMB later down the road, keep an eye on the PS numbers. Dave Willis in South Dakota noticed some ponds with PS/SMB got to be PS stunted.

You could add some Hybrid Bluegill for the kids to catch, but I'd only put in 50-100. They have bigger mouths so they can get hooked with a bigger hook than the PS.