Pond Boss Forums STOCKING A NEW POND Raising Forage and Bait How many shinners??

For starters stock 200-500 breeder sized shiners (3"-5") per acre a couple months prior to adding fingerling LMB and stock GSH prior to their first spawn period in FL which could be soon. Make sure there is proper spawning habitat for the GSH. One option to get the fastest growing bass is to stock fewer so there is more food available for each fish(LMB). Crowding the stockers increases competition and slows growth.