I have a 1/2 acre new pond. Actually built it 2 yrs ago. Allowed it to clear up, than we established the minnow population last spring & summer. I added 65 CNBG and 35 RES last fall, then added 70 CNBG and 30 RES with 30 LMB about a month ago. The kids are catching fry in their dip nets, so I know the first stocking has spawned at least once, and the kids are starting to catch the fish from the first stocking as well. They are hand sized, plenty big enough to eat. So far I have made the kids release what they have caught. My question is, when should I start keeping the bream? Should I let those adults spawn again before we start keeping them, or am I good to go? I also was planning to stock another batch like the last one this summer. Do you guys think I need another batch, or am I good to go with what I have stocked so far?
