I�m trying to add some cover for YOY fish, especially BG, and a protected place for FHM to spawn. The LMB in my older pond are doing well, but BG are few and far in between.

I added a gravel bed last fall near where some beds were to increase spawn success. I�m creating bundles of tall willows to, hopefully, increase survival after they leave the nest.





I know they will not last very long, but I have a great supply. They are going in relatively shallow water, so would you stake them down? Their own weight will keep them mostly submerged. Would it be best to set them on the ice now, or wait until I see spawning activity and put them around the beds?

We are starting to cull some 10 to 14 inch bass as well.



I have some decent brood fish, but I want to see more offspring survive.

Brad
1.5 acre pond with LMB, BG, BCP, CC, FHM and lots of crayfish, unknown type. .5 acre pond with FHM and GSF. 12 acre irrigation reservoir that I don't know what to do with. New pond, roughly 1.5 acres. Pond Boss Subscriber.