Studies in HSB/LMB and sunfish (BG , RES etc) ponds indicate that HSB will consume BG and LMB mostly very small ones < 4 inches BG and under 6 inches LMB but will not control the population. Very large HSB can eat larger LMB (< 12 inches) but that is not common due to hunting methods/ area - HSB deeper open water and LMB in cover/structure. Big LMB are a much more effective control on small <12 inch LMB.

Last edited by ewest; 02/05/21 01:06 PM.