The netting is 1/8" opening uv stability black plastic. Its staggered in height with 3 layers of said material. The bottom has a full length chain attached to the netting 1 foot from the bottom so it seals (so far so good) any gaps with the pond's bottom. I'm sure that the fry can/will swim out so, the outside edge of the netting is lined with 4 fresh cut pine trees for cover. The water level is 8" to 10" low and is pretty clear at 3 to 4 feet.
I'm shooting for a healthy BG and LMB population and was very upset with the condition of these LMB. I put this life pool here and feel it's my responsibility not to starve any of them. I recently caught a 16" LMB with a normal size head and a body of a 10" fish. Should I thin out some of the LMB right away, if so, what size should be removed, or see if the GSH will solve it. I have 15 pounds (GSH). in this pen and was told that this would be the only spawn for the year. Should I put some in the main water now? Thanks for sharing and giving me the proper tools too turn this thing around.
I must be further north cause my pond starts freezing at 48 deg.
