The YP should survive well in your new pond with the spring water flowing into it. Once the LMB are established the YP density will decrease. The decrease will be determined by the habitat. The more complex the habitat the longer and better the YP will survive. I would start with FHM, shiners, and fingerling YP in the spring. IN fall or the next spring add small WE and or SMB. Things will be good until the upper pond spills into the lower larger pond. Then the fishery balance will change rapidly. Keep us posted on your progress with this new pond.

Last edited by Bill Cody; 04/27/11 08:49 PM.

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