Pond Boss Forums STOCKING A NEW POND Types of fish to choose Stocking a new pond with RES, YP and SMB

Fish Farms that are in it for mainly money will crowd SMB into the growout pond and often the average size of YOY in fall is 3" maybe 4". If trophy SMB is the goal it is wise to locate larger YOY stockers. The growth of inches that is lost the first year is always reflected in the smaller final size of the adult. Fall 3" sized SMB will make it to 4-5 lbs but not likely larger. BE aware that some fish places may be selling 6"-8" SMB in fall that are 2 yr old, however almost all SMB sell out in fall or the next spring.