Could use help with identifying links to other examples where state agencies or universities provide outdated advice on stocking SMB:
State Organization Publication title Web link Quote
Indiana Purdue University Indiana Pond Fish
https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/FNR/FNR-584.pdf Smallmouth Bass prefer larger lakes, rivers and creeks and do not do well in ponds.
Indiana Indiana Department of Natural Resources: Indiana Division of Fish & Wildlife Indiana Fish Pond Management
https://www.in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/files/fishmgt.pdf Other combinations involving smallmouth bass, walleye and northern pike can be used if the pond owner is willing to pay for periodic and expensive restocking.
Ohio The Ohio State University Fish Species Selection for Pond Stocking
https://woodlandstewards.osu.edu/sites/woodlands/files/imce/0010_0.pdf While smallmouth bass stocked in ponds may survive and provide the occasional novelty catch, they often grow slowly and do not reproduce.
Michigan Michigan State University Managing Michigan Ponds for Sport Fishing
https://www.oakgov.com/msu/programming/Documents/e1554_ponds_sportfishing.pdf The smallmouth bass, another member of the sunfish family, is suitable for ponds that have clean gravel beds for spawning and somewhat cooler water than is best for largemouth bass.
