Originally Posted By: Bfree
[quote=esshup]General rule of thumb is to have 20% of the surface area of the pond in cover for the fish. That could be underwater weeds, or man-made cover. YP typically spawn in shallow water, I've never seen skeins deeper than 5'.

20% That is the answer I've been for. How much of the pond should be in cover. Thanks, Esshup


No problem. Do the math, it's a whole lot more area than what you think!!!!!!!

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