FishingRod helps explain early growth and choosing fingerling LMB for pond stocking. If growing LMB to trophy sizes are one's goal then it becomes important to choose the bass stockers wisely from a reputable source. If just big average size bass are your goal for your region of the country then most any stocker bass from any fish farm can be used. Feed them well and they will grow well. Remember that close to 1/2 the bass you buy are males and the males grow slower and top out at a smaller size than female bass.
One point I want to make about FishingRod's comment: “The first BG spawn would probably be a little earlier than the first FHM spawn….”
According to the literature FHM begin spawning at 60F while the bluegill start spawning at 69F. Thus the fathead fry are usually available a food earlier in the spring compared to the first bluegill eggs that hatch.
Last edited by Bill Cody; 07/15/24 09:38 AM.
