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Pond Fish Stocking Information

Recommended MAXIMUM Stocking Rates For One Acre

Large Ponds
Over 14' Depth
1 Acre Or Larger
1000 Fish / Acre*

Medium Ponds
10-12 Depth
1/2 Acre
1200 Fish / Acre*

Smaller Ponds
8-10' Depth
1/3 Acre
1200 Fish / Acre*

500 3-4" Bluegills 300 3-4"
Bluegills
250 3-4"
Bluegills
200 4-6"
Trout
100 4-6"
Trout
25 2-4"
Bass
200 4-6"
Channel
Catfish
50 4-6"
Channel
Catfish
75 4-6"
Channel
Catfish
100 2-4"
Bass
50 2-4"
Bass
50 4-6"
Perch
2 Gals. Flathead
Minnows
100 4-6"
Perch
1/2 Gal. Flathead
Minnows


1 Gal. Flathead
Minnows


*With proper aeration; in some cases an aerator system may be necessary.
It is recommended approximately 4 to 1 ratio of non-predator to predator fish.