Pond Boss Forums STOCKING A NEW POND Raising Forage and Bait FHM, GSH Lifecycle Confusion

FHM in MO at 1.2" sizes by Oct indicates they are stunted and did not get enough food due to overcrowding. Your small pond at mostly 2-3ft deep would be easily, and quickly drained down into the small deeper pocket with a 2" trash pump (maybe harbor freight or one used). Then seine the remaining 2ft deep depression. jpsdad has it correct. The minnow pond will overall produce better minnows if the pond is drained and started over every year or two. Periodic draining will also reduce the accumulation of BG and stray LMB.