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Does feeding during the spawning season cause problems? Was wondering if fish would leave their spawning grounds for long enough periods of time to affect their hatch.
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Shouldn’t be a problem. She has to eat something
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Nest guarding spawners depending on if it is a male or female often do not feed during the short spawn period. The female's spawn sessions are short compared to male who spend more time busy guarding the nest from constant intruders. Females eat frequently to maintain the "rolling spawn" sessions.
Last edited by Bill Cody; 05/18/26 08:43 PM. Reason: clarification.
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I think we had a similar thread earlier this spring.
I believe someone did move their feeder because there were spawning beds too close. The problem wasn't with the spawning fish moving off to eat, it was the feeder drawing a crowd of OTHER fish into the spawning beds and causing disruptions(?).
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This is correct from my experience. Bluegill on beds will absolutely still eat; they practically attack anything nearby to protect that territory.
Feeding away from them draws the 'crowd' to a different area allowing the baby-makers to do their thing.
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My feed trained LMB have been quickly abandoning their nests when they see me coming with food. Wakes from them swimming as fast as possible to meet me at the dock. The water is clear enough they have no problem spotting me. They are all back on their nests after eating writhing a short period of time.
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It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.
Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP Grandpa
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