Pond Boss Forums MANAGING AN EXISTING POND Evaluating and adjusting fish populations Evaluating New Pond and New Fish

Made it out to the property today and managed to have a little time to do some more sampling of the LMB. Three caught all returned.

LMB 1 - 13" @ 1.25lbs 109% RW
While a couple of inches shorter than the other fish below the body shape, condition of the fish, and pretty acrobatic fight with multiple jumps out of the water earned this one a return trip to play another day.

LMB 2 - 15" @ 1.97lbs 108%RW
I had to laugh when I put this one on the scale. 1lb 15.8 ounce. I mean.....

LMB 3 - 15" @ 2.06lbs 113% RW
I cheered when I saw the numbers on this one. Broke the 2lb marker at 1yr 3-1/2 Months.

Now for the fun part. I still haven't seen evidence of a LMB spawn this year. Have tried multiple small baits from Crappie Jigs, Spinners, Ned Rigs. No doubt the LMB will spawn in 2026. Trying to form a plan for 2026 on culling. Any thoughts on:

Numbers of LMB < 12" that would need to come out?
Numbers of LMB > 15" that would need to come out?

Our pond goals include a Semi-Trophy scope. I'd love to find a way to push the fish on growth.

Data on the pond. 1.5 acres with a max depth of 10-11'. We stocked 50 LMB on May 31, 2024.