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?
I do a good bit of seasonal trout stocking. You will need to the water to be down below 68 and I would wait until the pond has went through fall turnover. This is usually mid to late Nov in middle GA.
I stock at least an 8 inch trout b/c in most cases they are being put in bass pond. Not sure of source in TX but I sell themn for $2.50 to $3'lb depending on quantity. I sell only Rainbow b/c i think they are more agressive so they can be caught out b/f they belly up usually not until June around here.
Not sure of growth from fatheads but strongly suggest supplemental feeding program. Spend the extra money to get Aquamax 600 or similiar. Clients can get them from 1/2 lb to up around 3 lbs in the mild 45-65 temps. They are great fun and hit about anything you fish with, enjoy.
