James,

In order to give shad a good shot at establishing in your lake you need to stock adult fish right at spawning time (Mid-April). They'll spawn out within a week. Then as long as your lake has adequate plankton and open water your odds are good. I know you have the open water...not sure about your bloom caus I haven't seen your lake in a while.

We sell them in April. Contact me if you are interested.

It's ALL about the fish!