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We have had success stocking black crappie in our pond. Even though there is some structure in the pond, they either don't reproduce or the bream and bass must eat all the fry. Once we stock them we catch them over the next few years until they are gone. So, every few years we just restock some more

They taste like white perch? I figured I’d have to fish the hell out of them to keep them from overpopulation

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Posted by AlxTgr

Kyre Banorg

Member since Oct 2003

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Posted on 11/1/21 at 1:18 pm to kisatchie53

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They taste like white perch?

I mean, they are white perch, just the black subspecies. That's all there is in both Kincaid and Indian Creek. The only place I catch white crappie in CENLA is Saline.

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Posted by TigerDeacon

West Monroe, LA

Member since Sep 2003

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Posted on 11/1/21 at 3:59 pm to kisatchie53

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They taste like white perch?

To me they do.

Edit to add: All this isn't rocket science. In a perfect word you would drain the pond, deepen it (or at least clean the bottom) and start over. However, that doesn't seem like it is really an option to you. So, you are going to have to deal with trash fish. The bream and bass (or catfish) will handle the smaller fish but you can also make sure you eliminate any trash fish you catch when you are fishing.

Sure, you would want to start with minnows and move up the food chain as you go with stocking but it isn't a mortal sin to just start adding fish. Find out what works for your pond and constantly refine it.

This post was edited on 11/1/21 at 4:10 pm

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