Initial 5 lbs of FHM in 0.7-1 ac is very adequate if spawn habitat is available and predators will be added later in the fall or next spring. YP at 3"-4" or mixed with some 4"-7" will do really well if the YP are pellet trained. FHM utilizing pellets will attract YP to the feeding area. RES & YP will forage on the invertebrates and a portion of the fry of FHM until they are 0.7-1". YP will not feed heavily on small FHM(1"-1.7") until the YP are 7"-9" long.
If you stock 4"-6" YP in spring with FHM expect them to be 6"-9" by 1 yr in the pond when they will spawn probably with many of the RES; both not at the same time. YP at 50F and RES at 70F,
Last edited by Bill Cody; 01/14/17 03:48 PM.
