I agree with Theo. Wait and learn about the pond first, it may be cheaper in the long run to get the numbers you need from a fish supplier. IF you do transfer fish, you MUST be sure of the fish ID and I'd research how to do a salt dip of the fish plus "rinse" them 3x to make sure you don't introduce any invasive species or plants into the pond from the river.

Too cold to be stocking fish right now anyway, you've got a few months to learn about the pond.

You can check depth by using a heavy weight on a rod/reel with a slip bobber. Use a weight heavy enough to sink the bobber. Keep casting to the same spot and adjusting the weight until the bobber barely floats. Then cast around the pond to find the deepest area. Measure from bobber to weight and you have your depth.

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