One danger in delayed stocking is if there is any possibility for non target species getting in the pond, by delaying stocking of target species the trash fish will get established and eat the target fish when they are introduced.
If you have any ponds upstream or a nearby stream the pond overflows into, the possibility exists. Or contaminated stocking fish.
Just something to be aware of. Around here, if stocking is delayed for a while and GSF get in the pond and get established (they do so quickly), they have large enough mouths to wipe out the fingerlings stocked. Then a year later the owner is disappointed because all he can catch is GSF.
Just be aware of the possibility and take precautions if your pond is such that it could happen.
Been more than one fisery stocking ruined by trash fish entering the pond before the stocked fish.
Last edited by snrub; 10/31/17 09:12 AM.
