04-11-2019, 01:57 PM
I've been following this thread with interest. I agree with pretty much everything TD said so I have nothing to add there. I was, however, mystified about the different numbers being bandied about so I went to the stocking report to see what I could learn:
In July there were two plantings of .58" and .80" totaling 82,516 fry
In September two plantings of 29.99" adults were made totaling 321
In September 20,000 3.59" fingerlings were planted
In October 18,912 4.38" fingerlings were added
That's 121,428 young of the year and 321 adults for a grand total of 121,749
I saw nothing of the planting of bullhead/channel hybrids, and have never heard of such a cross. I would be interested in knowing more.
I surmise (better than assume) that the 29.99" figure is a nominal, or roughly estimated, figure. By my calculations fish like that should weigh around 11 pounds. I do see it possible that fish recovering from the spawn might be drawn down some, but...
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In July there were two plantings of .58" and .80" totaling 82,516 fry
In September two plantings of 29.99" adults were made totaling 321
In September 20,000 3.59" fingerlings were planted
In October 18,912 4.38" fingerlings were added
That's 121,428 young of the year and 321 adults for a grand total of 121,749
I saw nothing of the planting of bullhead/channel hybrids, and have never heard of such a cross. I would be interested in knowing more.
I surmise (better than assume) that the 29.99" figure is a nominal, or roughly estimated, figure. By my calculations fish like that should weigh around 11 pounds. I do see it possible that fish recovering from the spawn might be drawn down some, but...
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