Pond Boss Forums MANAGING AN EXISTING POND Evaluating and adjusting fish populations Small pond for big bluegill/hybrid striped bass

IMO HSB and BG are an excellent combination for a small pond if a goal is large BG. Reasons; smaller mouth on HSB and no problem with LMB reproduction. Sounds like you are getting CC reproduction which is not a good thing. With the amount of BG sounds like no LMB are still there. You will need to get good size HSB, 6-8 inch or better 8-10 inch. With that much natural food you will be shocked how quick they grow, and they are fun to catch.