And I have got to say that the 5 gallon bucket version that the crew did today has its own flair and I think they will do well for the needs we have.
I am hoping to have an associate of mine allow my folks to borrow a towable unit that catalogs depth and gps data so I can get an accurate depth anaylsis of the entire lake so I will have a map that is more reflective of the bottom structure than the 1970ish and 1996 versions I have on file that lack the current trends in the silting in of the lake. This would be a good tool to have prior to dropping in the structures. If this works out I would like to do the same at my other locations.

Also I want to talk about areators, accessibility to the lake, feeders, angler input on restocking vs input some folks have given me about feeders and feeder placement and the possibility of and location of a pier. Additionally amount of fish attractors, placement, a drop day where we can have folks out to drop structure and catalog location along with an opportunity for folks to find out more about our 501c3 Park Foundation account for Fishing Improvements should anyone wish to donate toward the improvements of our lakes or participate in our stocking programs. We have a lot of luck in the community with user groups participating in cost sharing.....the disc golf folks at the same location have leveraged $30,000 toward improvements with corporate and individual donations and have really gotten a plan to turn that course into a regional destination.
I am not trying to pass the plate. These are improvements that are going to be made but I always like to give folks the opportunity.
Not a pitch just an option.
I look forward to meeting with anyone that has time on Tuesday to come out to the meeting if not please give me call at 940-349-7465 or email me at jim.mays@cityofdenton.com
Fish Fear Me - Thanks for covering up my lack of technical picture linking ability! I apprecate you tons! Let's go fishing.

Jim Mays

Thanks Cody!

how much does it cost to stock fish in a pond?

i take my kids to south lake pond all the time to catfish and they have a blast

Thanks!! That makes me feel great when folks say that!
That program is the best value of any expense in my budget. Rafe Brock with TPWD blessed us with that opportunity and through his tireless efforts along with some of the top notch folks that the state has such as Tom Hungerford and others we have been able to provide recreational fishing opportunities that are of such high quality - heck even I catch fish out there. The catfish stockings are gearing up as the trout season fades so comming up soon the biweekly catfish stockings will be starting up again. So, get the chicken liver and the pole ready and have somebody at home make sure you have corn meal and peanut oil along with a few taters to fry up along side your catch.
Dang....... I'm hungry now.
To bad the park closes at 10 or I'd meet you there.
Jim

I missed the cost question.
The South Lakes Program is a state program that is based on a formula that I would make more sense telling people verbally. I am just very fortunate to have great folks representing me to allow our participation in the program. I honestly feel that the value divided by the cost is the best purchase I make all year. Not only do I get the materials, technical support, delivery, and a host of great publicity from literature, posters, billboards, signs, wooden kiosks that show the fish targeted along with numbers for folks to call to report poaching, periodic radio show on site appearances, and website links to and from the TPWD site, locations and support for local charity fundraisers and a location for outings for groups such as those that focus on disabled children, disadvantaged youth, new anglers, fly fishing groups and just a chance for plain old folks to go fishing. Honestly in consideration of all of that it is worth a bunch more than what I pay for it in my book. There are a bunch of positive memories made on that little 5 acre tract and I am more than proud to be part of it.

On stocking ponds in general there are a lot of variables.
The type of predator is usually bass or crappie
Existing conditions of the pond / vegetation / water quality / depth / size of pond/ depth pond.....
amount and quality of forage fish
existing and variety of adult predator species in the water
(are there any 25 pound carp, 30+ pound gar, 45# blue catfish or 15# bass) these through off even the most calculated guess.
What type of fishery do you want - bluegill pond, catfish hole, crappie pond, or bass pond.
Lots of different variables and lots of different plans
Time vs money
For a small spot like Monticeto pond for bluegill and catfish you can get something going for as little as $400 to $600 every 3 to 5 years.
For larger locations with more pressure much more.

Good job JMM nice to see this getting started and from what I can see your guys just might be having fun doing them to.

Awesome to see this going on in my town. Looking forward to Tuesday

bump

The guys made a new style 5 gallon bucket and irrigation pipe style fish attractor Friday that they should trademark not home or I would try to post it, got it in a text

How many have you guys made so far?

send it to me and i can post it my number is 9404424398

Half dozen or so

If it ain't too late I will send it Cody don't want to wake anyone up ain't to

i will be up late