Channel catfish coexist well with bass and bluegill in farm ponds — they fill a different niche (bottom feeding) and don't compete heavily. Stock 50-100 channel cats per acre. Avoid blue or flathead catfish in ponds smaller than 5 acres — they grow too large and prey on bass and bluegill.
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