Posted: 6/28/2009 11:26:51 AM EDT
| Which fish do best in northern Indiana, that would be a good choice for a small pond 1/8 acre. I dug it for a swimming pond but found leaches this weekend. Neighbor says bass is good, It's 20 foot deep so winter freeze should not be a problem , and I allready have a bubbler system installed. |
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http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/3614.htm start here. IN DNR website has links to guide you. |
| I had the same thing, but in Louisiana. The fish I stocked should also work there. Hybrid Bluegill, which is a mix bluegill and green sunfish. They are very aggressive, yet grow to a very large size for panfish. I also stocked channel catfish and hybrid bass. Whatever catfish you stock you will have to restock as you catch/eat them, as catfish generally only spawn when there is a current, and you won't have that in your pond. Bass will do well, but you need to stock fathead minnows else they'll only have whatever panfish you stock to eat. Bass won't eat commercial fish food unless they're starving. |
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BG with LMB is the standard.
Or maybe HySF and channel cats, on a pelleted diet. You'd need to restock every few years, but fast growing, and good eating. My advice would be consult your state DNR, as to what works in YOUR area. Also, check out pondboss.com It's the Arfcom of ponds! |