Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations old pond renovation help

I agree with DD. You should have plenty of LMB from the two stockings, and the basis of a good forage base with the 250 adult BG. Don't sweat the HBG - with GSF and Bullheads, you've got worse problems and controlling them with predators and fishing should keep the HBG from giving you any trouble.

As suggested, leave most of the LMB in for 2-3 years. You should see noted reductions in GSF, BH & Crappie numbers by then. Check out the Bullhead control threads here; there are ideas on BH traps and netting methods you may find useful. After 2-3 years of running bass-heavy, you should be able to start harvesting the smaller LMB if the undesirable fish are under control.