JPSDAD,
I had considered adding HSB to my pond, however my searches of NY State hatcheries indicated that the sale of HSB in New York was not allowed. Otherwise, I agree HSB would be a perfect alternative to the addition of panfish in my pond. It looks like I may have to limit my pond choices to trout, we usually stock in early October, this gives us 1 1/2 months until the pond is completely frozen. with ice out about mid-March. The trout are usually active until about June 15th giving us about two months of fishing before the pond surface water gets too hot and the trout head for the bottom.
