Daunting was my attempts to read the threads you guys provided. Wow, there is alot of stuff there. I followed some of it but not all. It seemed all over the board. I certainly had no idea it would come to this when I posed the intial question to Nate. I didn't intend to open a can of worms. However, I am pleased as you all have opened my eyes and shared alot of good information.
I today spoke with an IDNR fisheries biologist and combining his thoughts with the awesome information you all have provided me, here is my game plan:
I will assume no or very few GG exist in the lake(3.2 acres). I am going to stock 750 BG (4"-6") and if only 3"-5" available, I will stock 1,000 BG. Also, I am going to stock 250 RES - I am checking on their availability and size. Next week, prior to purchasing the fish, I am going to attempt the seine a portion of the lake and if there are in fact very few GG, continue with game plan. If I find quantities of GG's and especially if various sizes, I will step back and rethink. I will take photos and measurements if we have anything in the seine. I also intend to add some structure to the lake. There is currently filamentateous algae and water primrose around the edges. I intend to eliminate the algae and half of the water primrose.
If anyone thinks I am going in the wrong direction, please let me know.
The FH have all been eaten. Multiple posts suggested NOT TO USE POND DYE. Can someone explain why not to help me understand?
