BG males guard the nest for about 2 weeks. Usually in a BG colony of nests. Some spawn in single nests but not many. They will eat during that time but not likely to swim away from the nest.

Get rid of the geese. Dogs will help sometimes. Loud noises will also run them off. Projectiles directed at them will also work. They don't like nets either.

That is a long run time (12 x 3) for this time of year. Absent the geese how long does it take for the fish to eat all the feed? Usually as the water temps go up in spring BG metabolism increases and food consumption increases (up to water temps of about 90 F).

Last edited by ewest; 04/07/22 10:20 AM.