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There are many different factors that go into the process of stocking your pond. Consulting with a Pond King biologist is the best place to start. We'll determine which species are best suited for your pond, as well as the rate of stocking.
How to Stock a Pond. By The Pond Guy. Learning how to stock your pond will not only bring you lots of fishing fun, but it will also help keep algae, weeds, insects, leeches and worms under control.
The best way to stock a pond is to put forage fish in first and let them establish nesting sites within the pond. This way, the ecosystem is already somewhat balanced before you add predator species. While you can add both at the same time, you need to be much more careful about the process.
Here are the scenarios when considering how to stock a pond from scratch: #1 – You have an existing farm pond. You’ve worked to enhance the pond but, for whatever reason, it isn’t meeting your expectations.
This article will focus on how to evaluate an existing pond and help determine the right mix of fish for your pond stocking situation. It will also discuss how to maximize their growth and your enjoyment as you provide a small oasis for the wildlife that will call your pond home.
How to Stock a Pond. A typical pond stocking strategy for a warm-water pond would be 1,000-1,500 bluegills, 50-100 bass, and 50-200 catfish per acre. Many recreational pond owners, however, prefer to stock bluegills and catfish to increase the size and population of bass.
This video is a bit lengthy, but full of good tips for pond and lake management. Want a quote on stocking your new pond? Have an old pond that you want to improve? FREE QUOTE - https://www...