The state fisheries will stock the pond with whatever kind of fish they decide is appropriate. If I want to choose my own fish, I will have to buy them myself.
I understand that I need to let the minnow population grow for the first year or so. There are lots of minnows in the spring now. Will this be enough, or should I get more? In the end, I would like some smallmouth, bluegill, and some other kind of pan fish. What do you all think about catfish?
One last question, how do you keep a loose stump from floating?
Thanks to all for your advice and encouragement.
