Thank you once again for the time and informative content Bill.

I read up on the rusty crayfish, looks like I actually have them in some other ponds on the property. Thx for the broad perspective and help.

I'll be creating a 3 year plan based on the above - and be scouring the site for the ways to ensure the fish that are brought out are in fact the ones ordered - that point was driven home 😉.

I'm not new to ponds, grew up on a farm with one, but the management of a fishery is in fact new me and the techniques to keep it viable and attain my goals is something I'll be working hard at. Figure I'll post up the plan and ask for constructive criticism of it prior to Xmas. I'm not hard set on Steve's fish farm, it's just very convenient. If there are better outlets that you would recommend in the OH area I'm very willing to heed your experience.


8 Ponds in Mid-East Ohio, three streams that merge to 1.

Fishbowl Pond - 1.5 acre, family swimming hole, 22'
Figure 8 Pond - 1.25 acre, 12'
Crescent Pond - 2 acre 11'