Hosty, immature bluegill fingerlings stocked in spring in Ohio don't necessarily reach sexual maturity their first year. If they don't, you won't have young of the year. That's important to know, so you can make the best decision about timing to stock bass. Too many big mouths feeding on an undeveloped food chain has consequences you might not see for several years. Better to know now and be proactive than learn later and be reactive.

Teach a man to grow fish...
He can teach to catch fish...