How many LMB at 2" did you stock? Depending on your goals, stocking recommendations for LMB range from 25-100/acre/. Densely stocked LMB will compete for forage to such an extent there becomes a shortage, and it limits their ability to forage/grow.

If you have too many LMB, you may have to remove some. However, your BG will pull a few spawns this year and it should help provide the forage size needed for LMB in that 6-8" range and their growth rates will correspond favorably.

Let us know stocking numbers and we can advise more specifically. Welcome to the forum - post photos of your pond, please!

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