Eastland, thanks for the info. Our 19 acre gravel pit is considered shallow with 60% 6' or less in depth. Therefore, it warms up well and I do have active nests into the later summer months. Because of the sand and gravel, the BG will find their area in the gravel and make their nests in 2-3' of water in specific areas. It looks like a war zone with all the craters 50 to 100 in a group all over the lake (4 or 5 specific areas)but is quite interesting to observe from the waterbikes. I started with approx 1000 adult fish 3 years ago and today there are many various sizes from YOY to 8" plus with most in the 4-6" range. Last year I added approx 100 adult LMB and 40 SMB pre-spawn. Today, the lake is shaping up well with the LMB/SMB growing very well in size and relative weight with 2 spawns. Is my thinking correct that in 4-5 more years the lake should be at its peak with fish capacity within this clear water biomass. Thanks

Rowly