Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations Carrying capacity

A fish should grow longer each year, even if it doesn't gain weight. A length increment is an increase in length over the course of year. If a fish is not consuming enough to grow a little longer, it is probably losing weight over the course of a year and is at higher risk of mortality. Like I said, just a theory, but maybe life is over for LMB when the prospects are no longer looking good for growth. Time to hand off the baton so to speak.

Cody Note - thanks for the explanation of length increment and enhanced information. Helpful to all fish growers.