Thank yall for the replies.
esshup, to clarify on the "perch", yes I meant Copper Nose Bluegill just based off what I've read on here. Is that the strain I'd want? Or is there a bigger/better strain? I told the contractor that I want a shelf on each end for BG spawning. We're doing a 3:1 slope on most of the pond but I want 2 areas to have a shelf maybe 5:1 about 8' out and maybe 10' wide then continue to the bottom at 3:1. Then I can put gravel on the shelf part to serve as a spawning area and also create a ridge to the bottom. Is that a good idea?
Also my barn is close by and I can come off the sub panel for power. Are you suggesting I run 220 rather than 110? Yes the fountain will have lights.
I'm being realistic with my expectations on fish quality. I realize I'm not going to have a trophy bass fishery with 1/2 acre pond. I'd just like some kids to be able to go catch some decent fish. If I could have some decent bass and BIG Bluegill that would be cool. I'd like to learn more on what it takes to grow big bluegill.
