Pond Boss Forums MANAGING AN EXISTING POND Evaluating and adjusting fish populations Copper nose and genetics

1. How long do Coppernose bluegill live? How many years is their life span?

Same as BG about 4-10 years depending on location etc. At yours probably about 6 years.

2. Are the first your Original stockings going to be the largest fish? When the bluegill cross breed amoung them self's do the offer spring get smaller and smaller as each class goes on?

Not necessarly.

No they have the same genes and with enough food they will grow just as well.

Is this the reason why we have to continue restocking?

Don't know need more info.