From my reading they are sexually mature at about 4" and grow very quickly. Stocking 6-9" would likely put them out of range of all but the larger LMB.

It doesn't sound like there is a difference on stocking size for FA control or Forage.
.....I have however seen stocking ranges from 20-100lbs per acre depending on the severity of the FA.
.....I have seen/read stocking ranges from 5-20lbs per acre on the Forage side.

So far, I'm not having an issue with the FA and don't have LMB in the pond (yet) to worry about the forage. My goal was to do a little research early so that when I did need to find some I wasn't just buying the wrong sized fish.


Glad I could help Catscratch....I'm looking forward to giving these guys a try at some point. I suspect that as my water matures a little and the LMB get stocked....I'll have a use for these little fellas. Maybe in 2025 or 2026 when the LMB are able to eat them.

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