Here is what I suggested.

Questions:
1. Is stocking non feed trained fish a big negative?

No. Even if feed trained they soon start eating fish etc up to 90% of diet.

2. How does pricing above look? My research indicates it's reasonable.

I agree.

3. Based on existing fish populations and other factors can you provide some guidance on Size and QTY of Fish to stock [or combination thereof?]

Assuming those are the current size and # in the pond (any offspring? ). I would mix the sizes so you have fast growth at multi-year/size classes. You do have 2 other predators in the pond. I would go with mostly $ in mid size ( 100 2-3s , 75 4-6s and 12 6-9s for the current pond ). This does not count the small growout pond. My guess is 20% survival for the 2-3s , 75% for the 4-6s and 95% for the 6-9s. These #s assume very little to no loss from stocking stress , only natural morts. See this on a must IMO.

http://www.pondboss.com/forums/ubbthread...=true#Post22246

http://www.pondboss.com/forums/ubbthread...true#Post169568


http://www.pondboss.com/forums/ubbthread...=true#Post26019

Winter survival for yoy (small) fish is a factor as is predation. If it were LMB @ 2in going into a pond with LMB the rate would be between 2 and 10 %.

I would still put some small ones in and use the linked info to raise the rate. IMO I would stick with what I said above and use the blocking net to raise the %. With ice you may want to think about a cage.



Last edited by ewest; 10/06/09 09:07 AM.