I see no reason to worry about GSF. They spawn annually and BG/CNBG spawn multiple times. Their fusiform shape makes them more vulnerable to predation than other sunfish.

I have what I consider a forage pond with BG and GSF. It ranges, depending on weather, from 1/8 to 3/8 acre. When I seine and add the results to my larger pond, I don't hesitate to add them along with the BG. Due to predation, I very rarely catch one. When I do, I know it. They out fight a BG every time.

According to Lusk, 99.5% of all fish that are spawned in a pond(not a hatchery) don't survive to be one year old. So, what's the big deal?

It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP