1. Not sure but, without a bunch of groceries in the creek, they could be from last year. I doubt that they would have spawned this year and attained that size.

2. You would have to check on them regularly if you place them in a favorable environment. With BG in the pond they would have a lot of competition for food.

3. Go for it. No downside.

It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP Grandpa