Originally Posted By: DavidB
Is 250 - 300 lbs. of all fish per acre a good rule of thumb to work with?

So in this case 25% / 75 lbs. of bass per acre and 75% / 225 lbs. of forage per acre.

Correct? With these numbers one can develop a fisheries plan based on the goals of the fishery of say numbers of bass and size(s). Either have more smaller weights with more of them (bass or bluegill) or less and heavier bass or a mix. This then allows one to develop a slot limit and take or additional stockings of forage to maintain the fishery one wants.

Your thoughts?


Yes that is an average but may not work for your water. Your water could be more productive than that. Your thought process is sound as to the basic management type actions. Keep in mind that all waters are dynamic and constantly changing as to fish. So you have to change and adapt to the situation.