Pond Boss Forums MANAGING AN EXISTING POND Corrective stocking Need cost effective plan for our 55 acre pond

New Orleans, LA Temperatures 1962 - 2010:
Highest Temperature:104.0�F
Lowest Temperature:12.0�F
Average High Temperature:78.4�F
Average Low Temperature:61.5�F

Rockford, IL Temperatures 1951 - 2010:
Highest Temperature:104.0�F
Lowest Temperature:-27.0�F
Average High Temperature:58.2�F
Average Low Temperature:38.6�F

I would try Pickerel first since they're more native, but believe Northern Pike could handle your summers just as Bass do.