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I just had a 1/2 acre pond built and it is currently filling with water (only 1 small rainstorm since completion). I am thinking I would like to try for a large BG pond with some LMB and CC for the occasional fun and to keep the BG in check. Here is what I am thinking - All stocked this spring if the pond holds well 400 - 2-4" BG 100 - 2-4" RES 10 lbs - GS 10 lbs - FHM Stocked next spring 40 - 3-4" LMB 40 - 3-4" CC Possibly some HSB as well. I will be feeding as soon as I can, but may not be right away. No aeration. I don't usually eat fish, but my family will have use of the pond as well and may eat some from time to time. I personally am not considering HBG at this time due to the replacement as well as I would like to keep my LMB and CC fed decently well (not expecting much, but a couple of nice ones every now and then would be good). So what do you guys think? Is this feasible?
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The LMB-HSB and CC can be stocked this fall or next spring. Do you have spawning structure in place for the FHM and GS? Each species requires a different type of spawning structure. If you use HSB reduce CC numbers by one for each HSB stocked. You should be able to stock from 15-25 HSB without pellet feeding. HSb may also reduce numbers of fingerling bass if HSB are not fed pellets. Watch for this as the pond ages past 3-5 yrs. Keep in mind that to maintain larger BG the bass should be kept smaller by harvesting most bass over 14"-15" and BG harvest should focus on the females. Learn to recognize the difference between male and female BG.
Last edited by Bill Cody; 03/25/12 06:45 PM.
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My structure is currently a pile of cedar trees, some pallets in stacks, as well as a few (6) PVC trees/shrubs.
And thanks for the female BG reduction as well. I will definitely read up on that.
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