For stocking a gamefish pond we recommend stocking a combination of Bluegill/ Shellcracker, Largemouth bass, and Channel Catfish. These can be stocked at the following rates:
Fish |
Number Per Acre |
Unfertilized or Unfed |
Fertilized or Fed |
Bluegill |
350 |
700 |
Shellcracker |
150 |
300 |
Largemouth Bass |
50 |
100 |
Channel Catfish |
75 |
200 |
Fathead Minnows |
5lbs |
10lbs |
Grass Carp |
10-20 per acre
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Other fish that maybe stocked include sterile grass carp, hybrid bluegill, hybrid striped bass, Crappie, and fathead minnows. All are fish available from Southeast Pond Stocking, LLC. and are feed trained. Fish can be purchased at different sizes depending on availability or the time of year.
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