I recently purchased a property in Kentucky. It has a small (1/8 acre)? pond on it. Last year I used non-toxic herbicides to reduce (kill) the abundance of cattails, algea and weeds. Pond looks better and is generally clear to 2ft. Actual depth is not known but I estimate 6-8ft. Water quality is good (tested this fall) and I know I have a snapping turtle, frogs and mudbugs.

There is zero minnow or fish activity on the shores and I do not see top water activity.

This winter I did verify (with worm and hook) that I have some Green Sunfish. I have caught 3 (within 30 min) all were 2-3" long.

Question I have is why were all three small and was it the same one over and over again (different parts of the pond).

Since it came with the property I have no idea what else is in there and do not want to stock an already stocked pond.

Previous owner left it to its own devices for last 5-8 yrs..not sure if it was ever stocked. It is fed by watershed (not creek fed).

Any help or advice would be appreciated.

This is my first pond that actually holds water year-round.

Don't need trophy fish, just something to keep me occupied a few days a month.