Originally posted by Slymer1986:
I think it would be a good idea. For example all of those lakes in Mexico that have big bass also have tilapia. Such as El salto and many others.
Slymer1986, you make a good point about LMB in Mexico, but if I may I would like to expand on it because it may help answer L.W.J's question.
Research into LMB lakes in Mexico has shown two different situations regarding Tilapia. In lakes which have signifcant netting of Tilapia, the LMB flourish. In lakes where it is not legal or permitted to net Tilapia, the LMB fishing appears to suffer. Experts offer several explainations including one that says large Tilapia will eat fish eggs and small LMB fry.
If I had a place where year-around Tilapia were possible, yes I definitely would stock them, but would also do what I could to remove the large Tilapia...those over three or four pounds.