Thread: Crappie growth.

Originally Posted by shawnh

I will the next time I catch one. The fish i put in the pond where about 6 to maybe 7 inches long and weighed nothing. And these fish are 10 1/2 to 11" and weigh about 1/2 lb. I just thought that kind of weight growth was good, but that maybe how all crappie are. I have always caught tons of small thin bass and they have never gotten any bigger and by not catching a single crappie for 8 years I assumed the fish from today where the ones I stocked. Idk.

Ok. They could put on 4 inches in a year for sure. Sorry, I misunderstood earlier.

Bluegills and bass are a better idea in a small pond. One balances out the other. To keep the crappie from over populating, you need to remove lots of them after they've spawned a few times. Florida strained bass will help if the pond is big enough. Catfish too.

D-10 is the best resource for the correct way to manage your situation. If he doesn't know how to do ponds, I'm sure he can direct you in the RIGHT direction. Good luck on the sale of your place.

Originally Posted by BigRiverMarine

D-10 is the best resource for the correct way to manage your situation. If he doesn't know how to do ponds, I'm sure he can direct you in the RIGHT direction. Good luck on the sale of your place.

Thanks Bill. Ponds are not difficult to manage if they are not too out of whack. If the bluegill or bass are already stunted, it is a little harder to get the predator/prey balance corrected. But, it is doable. If just takes a little more effort (harvesting fish).

Man been my experience if a pond isn't at least 50 acres, u dont want a crappie in it.

I don't know about your crappie questions but you sure got a cute redhead to help manage them! great pic!

D 10 I started a thread on the Florida board under something to ponder on cold days we can't fish . Would u come over and join in and see if u can answer my question for the guys.

Ark crappie suggested u

That baby girl is just precious. What a cutie!!!! Congrats on a wonderful fishing partner.