ML10,

Just assuming they could eat all they wanted ... their growth through 3/1/25 may surprise you. Assuming a climate similar to Tylertown, MS ... I would be expecting samples currently in the neighborhood of 9"-9.25" inches in length right now. This assumes they had appropriate sizes of forage available from 10/1/24 through today and consumed at will. When they were 3.5" AVG matters. 30 days is long time that is packed with a lot of growth in the first few months of a fingerling after stocking. If they were averaging 3.5 inches on Oct 30, for example, I would expect average lengths in the neighborhood of 8" right now. If they are getting all they care to eat, they should average in excess of 2 lbs 1 year from when they were 3.5 inches long. Look forward to seeing your upcoming reports.

As Jason said, expect variation, some exceed the average while others don't.

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