Pond Boss Forums Thread Like Summary - Proportional Size Distribution

I understand how to calculate it. The 40%/40% distribution of 8-12" & 12-15" LMB makes good sense as does the ideal PSD range for BG & LMB.

In my over populated LMB pond, I do not understand why I have the numbers that I have obtained so far. The angling sample is small (13) & is not a contradiction of what I visually observe in the pond. When fishing with a small bait, I can catch the 8-10" BG but No LMB in that range nor have I observed any.

LMB PSD 85, length range of LMB 11.5-17", LMB RW range 45%-85%, RW average 75%, large BG yes, large Tilapia yes, any small fish (very few compared to many years ago) observed are terrified & desperately hiding in vegetation near shore. When I hand throw feed to the BG I only see BG 5" & larger.

I thought that a big part of the LMB over population would be the 8-12"? Long time over population of LMB & the small LMB have been eaten as forage for many years? Every Pond is different?

You need more info. #s of fish and length - example 3 at 10 inches , 2 at 12 inches, 5 at 13 inches etc.. The ranges given are too broad. Do a RW curve. What length are the lowest 20% of RW? Do a seine survey and post results.