We're planning on stocking every third year. That's what Dr. Slipke at SE Pond reccomended. Our morts are really low, and we don't plan to harvest any.
Cheyenne, I don’t understand the logic of a three year stocking program. As you likely know, there is a finite lifespan for HSB in southern waters even if it has not been firmly established as yet. Obviously you have outstanding water quality to produce the quality HSB you regularly catch.
IMO you will “hit a wall” with their recommended stocking schedule, resulting in a three year gap in size. I am a firm believer of an annual stocking ladder to maintain max size fish on a continuing basis.
Do they recommend fingerling HSB stocking or do you have larger size HSB available to avoid predation?
N.E. Texas 2 acre and 1/4 acre ponds Original george #173 (22 June 2002)
