How fast can fish occupy new water?

[Gone Fishin']

Cause we have had 7" of rain in the past two days and my front ditch looks deep enough for crappie. I always wanted a pond on my place and it's forming in my back yard. Should I try some orange or stick with my black/chartreuse favorite?

[happycaster58]

SC is supposed to get 3" more by the end of the weekend! I put some brushpiles out in the back yard just in case!!

[DockShootinJack]

Depends on how much they like it, what is there for them. Food? A place to rest out of the current? Catfish will stage up at the mouth of creeks or flows as they empty into a body of water as soon as the food starts to wash out

[Mstr Dan]

When Ketchn finds out he will be sure to fish your place.

[zummy]

We catch catfish miles from the river when the river is one the rise and you get a second big rain. One of my favorite spots is a set of double culverts off a certain county road...drop some worms down and catch channels, flatheads, carp, drum, buffalo, etc.

[gabowman]

Careful! When those high waters go back down your backyard could be full of carp!

[wannabe fisherman]

Careful! When those high waters go back down your backyard could be full of carp!

or CRAP !!

[Ketchn]

When Ketchn finds out he will be sure to fish your place.

yeppers , get out the lawn chairs , will be on my way , start up the gas grill , i will bring burgers too ....