Originally Posted by Jason D
This one was 14.3” - 2.06#
As long as I’ve been catching and tracking my LMB, the shorter ones all look round like that.
The longer ones, not so much

Even though I have been advised not to this early on, anything under 110% has been taken out.
I’ve already got 2026 earmarked to thin the YOY

I keep get told, Patience- Patience - Patience. You’re only 18 months in to this project. 2 winters and 1 growing season.

Good water, adequate forage, low stocking rates. I just hope I can keep the progress going

Jason, this is first I've read you mention culling fish. This is an integral part of good management and up to now I don't think anyone has documented culled fish with weights, measures, and dates. Considering you are making efforts to obtain metrics, noting which fish are culled and their metrics might be helpful to others.

PS. ML10, Lake8, Boondoggle, and Learningboutfish. You guys also have young ponds will at some point be culling fish. Information about the harvested fish might be helpful to others.

Last edited by jpsdad; 03/22/25 08:30 AM.
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