I did catch them out of that pond, but it wasnt a "Just drop your hook in the water and pull up a fish." You had to actually cast pretty far. The water was really clear and the fish could see you and your line,so it was really tough to get hooked up. You really had to experiment with different baits, and they wouldnt go after most things. And if someone comes out with the wise ass remark of my fishing skills, my friend Mark, who is an avid fisherman, also had trouble hooking up.