As a very general rule of thumb if a pond has reproducing fish populations and the fish have been in the pond for 18-24 mths under normal conditions then the pond has reached its carrying capacity absent some enhancement (water quality improvement , feeding or fertility addition). From then on its a matter of managing the fish by size , condition and manipulation. One critical concept is total fish mortality (how many have died) with harvest being an important part of that equation.

Last edited by ewest; 06/27/17 10:45 AM.