Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations stocking

We stocked 2-3 inch Bluegills and lesser numbers of 2-3 inch Redears in May of 2003. While there was some successful spawning in 2003, the numbers of 2003 YOY were much smaller than the 2004 class - probably way under 10% as many. This imperical Ohio data agrees with Bob Lusks' expert opinion. What was a surprise to me was that the redear seemed to spawn in late summer 2003, producing the largest 2003 YOY that I caught during 2004.

I think it is very likely that your BG will have a successful spawn this coming spring (and summer), which should provide plenty of forage for LMB introduced no later than this coming fall.