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Stocking pond with crappie
Cornflk1
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I have a pond apx. 2-3 acres of surface area with a 16 ft. deep end (when it doesn't turn into a sever drought like last year).
It was initally stocked with 200 channel cats, 500 blue gill and red ear and 160 bass 5 years ago. All are thriving, the cats are actually reproducing (I put in underwater spanning structures) with the inital stocked fish at around 4-5 lb. The bass are also growing with the largest caught (and released ) at 2-3 lb., with bluegill out the kazoo but on the smaller side (at least those the kids have caught). Minnows abound.
My question: I'm thinking of stocking some crappie in the 2-3 in. range. Would this be an option for a complete fishin hole or would I be wasting my money?
I live in south/central Indiana.
It was initally stocked with 200 channel cats, 500 blue gill and red ear and 160 bass 5 years ago. All are thriving, the cats are actually reproducing (I put in underwater spanning structures) with the inital stocked fish at around 4-5 lb. The bass are also growing with the largest caught (and released ) at 2-3 lb., with bluegill out the kazoo but on the smaller side (at least those the kids have caught). Minnows abound.
My question: I'm thinking of stocking some crappie in the 2-3 in. range. Would this be an option for a complete fishin hole or would I be wasting my money?
I live in south/central Indiana.
Comments
Crappie are harder to control than bluegill. If you are not careful you will be overpopulated with 2=3 inch crappie.
Crappie are absolutely not a good small pond fish.
Agree.
The small bluegill will provide enough food for your bass.
I removed the multiple posts.