Pond Boss Forums STOCKING A NEW POND Raising Forage and Bait How to eliminate fish from a pond?

To purchase rotenone for pond use one needs a USDA pesticide license. Several years ago rotenone was placed on a pesticide restircted use basis. You most likely will need to hire someone with a license to do the job for you.

Possibly another option for you is to drain the small pond in the fall or prior to a dry season and let the bottom dry out. Refill and you are back in business. Sometimes draining also helps temporarily reduce underwater weed growths. While you have it drained you may want to reshape the bottom to make it easier to seine for fish removal.