100 for a 2 acre pond does fly in the face of conventional stocking advice of 25/acre, but if you feed them I am evidence that high density HSB stocking can work if you are dedicated to feeding.

I think this is a perfect period in your fishery life to stock as your LMB won't be hammering them due to their low qty and smaller size. 100 is a good number, expect to see some in the 16+" range next year, and you know what happens after that!

See if you can hold off stocking until temps drop...just helps a little when transporting. Speaking of which, how are you going to pick up the fish? Do you need help? I have O2 and tanks.


Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after. ~ Henry David Thoreau

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