Pond Boss Forums MANAGING AN EXISTING POND Evaluating and adjusting fish populations Bluegill spawning sites

My pond does not have many shallow areas - most of the shoreline drops off into 4' or deeper water within a couple feet and most of the areas under 6' deep has water shield growing. Hence I have never been able to see BG spawning beds. I've noticed the crappie tend to spawn at the edge of the shore and have wondered if my BG and bass spawn & recruitment is hurt by lack of shallow water. I can see a couple of the larger bass spawning in the shallow areas in the spring. My bass recruitment has also seemed rather low so I am wondering if a lack of suitable shallow water breeding spots is a limiting factor.