Originally Posted by Barracuda J
@Pat Williamson

Yes bluegill have begun spawning although no sign of fry yet.

Went out again today and happened to see some fatheads however were very large. Haven’t seen them spawning yet but maybe they have…?

Yes I see a good thousand bluegill every time I’m at the shoreline but only a few fatheads. There are no predators as pond is brand new and bluegill population is off the charts. Do have a turtle not sure if they chow on fatheads but is a possibility.

As to the structure we have a good 7 very large cedar trees in tbe pond as well as rock piles.

Thought bluegills were predators, though limited by small mouth size. Wonder if they eat the fatheads? I know from sad experience that tilapia sure will, especially when there's not much algae for them to consume.

7ac 2015 CNBG RES FHM 2016 TP FLMB 2017 NLMB GSH L 2018 TP & 70 HSB PK 2019 TP RBT 2020 TFS TP 25 HSB 250 F1,L,RBT -206 2021 TFS TP GSH L,-312 2022 GSH TP CR TFS RBT -234, 2023 BG TP TFS NLMB, -160