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Welcome to PB. I have a pond that size. After about 40+ years, it is now a mutant green sunfish pond. Since it’s a mile from the house(I don’t live there), it gets fed when I show up on the property.
One consideration is that every predator needs prey and every prey needs a predator to keep it from over spawning, fouling the water, and having a fish killing oxygen crash. I would probably add some channel cats; about 25. They seldom pull off a successful spawn so shouldn’t over crowd it.
Also start with about 5 pounds of fathead minnows. Over time, they will disappear but will help jump start the bluegills. Add some dry brush for them to spawn on.
Have fun with it and don’t lie to the wife about expenses. You’re gonna get caught.
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.
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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
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