Originally posted by ewest:
FH can handle poor water conditions. I would put them in ASAP. A little hand feeding with high protein food would help. A couple of wood pallets floating near the shoreline would give them a place to spawn that varies with the water level.
I'm behind the eight ball a little bit in that I haven't applied for my stocking permit from the State. I filled it out today and it'll go out Tuesday. I don't believe it takes long to receive. In the meantime, I can research for local hatcheries. Thanks again for the input everyone!