Depends on your own situation I did it 3 yrs ago after everyone on here said no way it cant be done. You should see my fish. Bass 3-4 pound range all day and are big and fat. Huge bluegills, big crappie and my cats were 24 inches last fall . All great eating. Everything is going crazy my family and friends love to fish it and the kids have a ball. No one can believe it including me. I have put some TLC in it and have a huge water turnover which I think is the key. Someone on here told me once to remember selling fish is his job you have to make the right decision by doing the studying for your situation what is right for you. (AMEN) The old man that told me to do it said I was reading to many magazines and he knew more than most and I am glad I listened. People on here have great info and try to help but unless they see pond and know your direct situation its hard to help. Overall they say no to crappie if you want bass. My bass are thriving and are getting big fast. Listen to these people they are very friendly and very very helpul. There is no place like this will the wealth of info. One thing I almost forgot have fun with it dont get tied up if you want to fish for it put it in.