Sorry I am late to this very good discussion.

I would add that of all the management things we as pond owners do ,we do harvest management the worst. Harvest is a key and very much needed tool. One reason its hard to have clear easy guidelines is that the productive ability of every pond is different. I have seen small waters have a productive capacity anywhere from 35 lbs per acre of standing stock to over 3000 lbs per acre. Another consideration is the mix of species in the pond and where each population is on the life history scale (none to all adults and different ages). Condition of the fish as a whole is also a factor.

As was stated " it depends" but common sense guides are available.

Last edited by ewest; 12/15/17 10:46 AM.