Is this a YP only fishery? Stocking strategy will be dependent on:
your goals for fishery
additional species
aeration
pellet feeding
harvest pressure
Per Bill above:
"Stocking density of the YP will depend mainly on what other species are to be in the pond and if the YP are pellet trained or not. Also to be considered for stock density are the goals for the pond and desired harvest rate."
Give us a feel for these details, and we can help outline a strategy.
The goal is to have a fun place for the grandkids to fish. The pond is aerated. In addition to FHM and YP, plan to add HBG next year. Yes, will pellet feed. Harvest pressure won't be heavy. I may have the stocking strategy backwards, year old YP would probably eat HBG fingerlings. What are your feelings on this? Should I eliminate the HBG and go for a strictly YP pond? Remember, this is a 1/3 acre pond. BTW, am going with southern strain of YP.
Thanks to everyone for their input.
