The Pond Guy - Farm Ponds, Water Gardens

What is the Best Stocking Rate?

The Pond Guy recommends a 3 Predator to 1 Prey ratio. Predator fish include bass and walleyer, and Prey fish include sunfish, bluegill, perch and minnows. Follow these charts for maximum fish stocking rates:

Example #A: Based on 1 acre · 500 3-4" Bluegills/ Sunfish · 100 4-6" Catfish · 100 4-6" Perch · 100 2-4" Bass · 24 lbs. Minnows	Example #B: Based on 1/2 acre · 250 3-4" Bluegills / Sunfish · 75 4-6" Catfish · 75 4-6" Perch · 50 2-4" Bass · 12 lbs. Minnows	Example #C: Based on 1/4 acre · 150 3-4" Bluegills/ Sunfish · 50 4-6" Catfish · 50 4-5" Perch · 25 3-5" Bass · 6 lbs. Minnows

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