New pond in NW MO smooth rock bottom, rock banks, 24inch and minus rip rap on the non rock areas, .55acres surface area. 12 feet in the deepest. Lots of structure in the natural rock shelfs plus 48"concrete culvert pipes 6' long x8. It hasn't rained since it was built. One snow melt and natural springs filling it up. Tree lined south bank provides some shade. 400 ish feet long and narrow.
I want to to something a little more rare around nw MO but after doing a lot of reading on here I think it is do-able.
I want smallmouth, yellow perch, some type of bluegill, probably red ear would be best bet I've read. I really like the idea of hybrid stripers if at all possible.
My plan is to put in 5 or 6 thousand fatheads in couple months and let them do their thing until fall. From there, I'm open to suggestions on what species and how many to stock this fall or next spring. Any and all help appreciated. I'll try and link to Google drive with photos of the pond
I've also got a 2nd little pond that I was debating on just using as a grow out pond for food to toss in the main pond. What food species should I grow there? Fatheads? Golden shiners? Goldfish?
https://photos.app.goo.gl/wVMjUFchWkB8uspY7
