Pond Boss Forums AQUATIC VEGETATION Controlling unwanted plants Grass Carp Timing

IMO it is best to buy the grass carp in spring when the waters are warming up, weeds are just starting new growth, and grass carp who like warm water can begin feeding right away toward controlling the new weed growths.

Stocking late fall or now has cooling waters, declining weed availability and it is less likely for grass carp to feed and start growing and put on body fat. Late season stocking requires the grass carp to avoid several months of predation threat from big hungry bass. Which option makes the most common sense?