Rex - I'm attempting a YP,LMB,BG combination. YP and Regular BG were obtained from Imlay City last spring. I actively manage the 3 ponds(daily).

The 1/3 acre pond(20' deep) was stocked with 150 3-4" YP and were up to about 7-8" by fall. 100 BG were in the same size range at stocking. There were already a "bunch" of BG in the pond. Not sure how many LMB were in the pond because they "magically" appeared after it was dug. But I do know there was a male and female . I was pulling them out all summer long. I'm trying to keep the LMB numbers in the 5-8 range to keep everyone else on the toes.....er....fins. When I see a LMB getting to the 6-8" range, he's moved to the "big pond." His fins are clipped and becomes prey. The pond was also stocked with FH minnows in the spring and fall. Shiners "magically" appeared in all 3 ponds so they add some more fun to the mix.

The larger pond(2/3+ acre, 25' deep) is a traditional BG & LMB pond. I did put 50 YP in there just for giggles without a alot of expectations.

I aerate 2 of the 3 ponds at night during the hottest part of the summer and the diffusers are at 15-18' deep.

Had a minor YP fish kill in the small pond mid summer. 15 6-8" YP floaters. Torrential downpours caused all 3 ponds to overflow. I figure a turnover occured to the very deep cooler part of the pond(below the diffuser).

Just starting the second full season with this combination and I was planning on a report once my pond wakes up. Still 6-8" of ice. Hopefully a YP spawn this year....we'll see.

Chuck

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