Fla LMB would likely live in southern Ill and maybe not north of there. The right question to ask is will Fla LMB do well in Ill. The answer is not likely ! I am not sure that I would even introduce Fla LMB genes (F-1s or FX LMB) into waters in Ill. The risk is that over time it reduces the fitness of the entire LMB population in that water.

There are potential pros and cons to introducing new genes into a pond. Know the risks first then weigh the possible rewards.

The scientific data over decades on LMB ponds/lakes ,with good water quality, regarding LMB size and condition shows that ample food/forage is a must (the first and most important requirement) and the that proper harvest (LMB mortality) is the next most important factor. Only after that can better genetics help - that is of course if they are better genetics than what you have for �that population�. �That population� includes both location and the existing genes (not all gene combinations work well together).

Last edited by ewest; 03/15/12 09:17 AM.