Having decided to stock fathead minnow in 2nd pond for main pond forage, I ran across a Texas Park and Wildlife trout stocking program announcement that is currently in progress for more than 70 municipal pond/lakes across the state � an excellent program for introducing urban kids to fishing. The TP&W trout stocking program began in mid December and will continue until mid February.
Recalling Bob Lusk�s (thanks Bob) recommendation for 2nd pond stocking to review goals and options, one of which is to stock trout for winter fishing, and something else for summer, sounded like an intriguing idea since winter fishing in main pond is slow.
What is critical temperature for trout survival for fall/early winter stocking?
What size, cost and availability of trout stockers?
How much growth can be expected with a pond full of fathead minnows?
My options are wide open for future stocking since it�s a virgin pond that is slowly filling, and will be ready for fatheads in early spring and possible trout by late fall/early winter.
Your ideas appreciated,
George Glazener
