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FRPeeps, I don�t give advice, only share experience.
The experts are more qualified than I am, but from a fisherman�s perspective � this is what I would do stocking a brand new N.E. Texas pond:
Spring 2009
Stock recommended/acre numbers:
�Pure� Florida CNBG, RES and FHM fingerlings
CC fingerlings based on numbers planned to harvest each year.
HSB fingerlings at recommended/acre rate.
Install aeration system.
Begin Purina AQMX feeding program.
Spring 2010
Rcomended number of TFS and tilapia.
Stock Dave Davidson�s LMB numbers as recommended.
Evaluate aquatic vegetation and stock recommended numbers of GC (grass carp) if required.
Following years, each spring begin adult HSB �stocking ladder� in desired numbers, to ALWAYS have a population of the best 3 �5# sport fish in this part of the country.
This is what I would do if I were starting over � and I almost am after a major fish kill the past summer.
Pay close attention to water quality and aeration.
Consider stocking feed trained LMB to achieve stated goals of a LMB fishery.
My experience is managing � acre and 2-acre ponds � consult experts for 5-6 acre pond.
Establish a working relationship with a trusted supplier/fisheries biologist - DON�T buy fish off a fish truck!
Hope this helps.
Ps: I know personally, and/or have done business with and trust to the utmost, the following fisheries biologists/suppliers in our area:
(In alphabetical order}
Bob Lusk � Pond Boss
Bob Waldrop � Tyler Fish Farms
Todd Overton � Overton Fisheries
Last edited by george1; 12/31/08 12:07 PM. Reason: trusted suppliers
