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If it was even possible to source them, would YP be advisable to add at this point? Would they be able to survive the brutally hot summers in Kansas in a 10-foot-deep pond, and with competition from everything else?

Kansas does have some existing populations of YP in the lakes. Using this as a source you could in early spring before spawning (water temp 50F) catch a few males and females and use them as stocker fish. Allow plenty of water for hauling several fish so they travel well depending on distance. YP will survive in your KS pond if smallmouth will survive in the pond.

KS lakes with YP: Lake Wabaunsee, Gardner City Lake in Johnson County, Council Grove City Lake. Lake Shawnee.


PB Forum discussion of YP in KS.
https://forums.pondboss.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=480857

https://www.facebook.com/WYCOParksa...-yellow-perch-this-mor/2197674617023154/

Last edited by Bill Cody; 11/29/22 11:54 AM.
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