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re: Fertilizing a pond?
Posted on 4/14/11 at 3:18 pm to TigerNAtux
Posted on 4/14/11 at 3:18 pm to TigerNAtux
we have a 50 acre pond in mississippi that we fertilized this year, used about 20 bags, not sure the exact type, id have to look at one of the bags. we fertilized for grass. we have a bunch of grass, and the lake is real clear. we talked to a marine biologist guy and he said fertilizing will make the grass bloom and cloud up the water, killing some of the gras... to early to tell the result since it was only done about a month ago. we catch anywhere from about 6 oz bass to 7 pounders right now and the lake is less than 5 years old.
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Posted on 4/14/11 at 3:33 pm to chickman1313
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we have a bunch of grass, and the lake is real clear. we talked to a marine biologist guy and he said fertilizing will make the grass bloom and cloud up the water, killing some of the gras...
This is exactly why my husband wants to fertilize. Plus, he says it will give bream more to eat...which in turn will give the bass more to eat.
But I'm not sure if we're not over-populated. Bream aren't biting anywhere in this area yet(local lakes and such). And we do catch 1/2-1 pound bass(even with live worms) when we catch them. I'd say we've caught 7 of this size bass in the past week.
Lots of minnows along the banks...
Posted on 4/14/11 at 3:36 pm to TigerNAtux
Here is a link to the LSU AgCenter's recreational pond management booklet (LINK ). You can either order a hard copy, or download the pdf. It has lots of information on fertilizing, stocking, etc.
Posted on 4/14/11 at 3:40 pm to TigerNAtux
well we arent having a problem catching fish, we probably are overpopulated, i need to take more out, but we can catch hundreds of good size bream any day and bass as well
Posted on 4/14/11 at 4:04 pm to chickman1313
I fertilize every year.
Posted on 4/14/11 at 6:18 pm to TigerNAtux
Rotenone.
LINK
quote:
Using Rotenone To Renovate Fish Populations In Farm Ponds
The ultimate fate of many farm ponds in Mississippi is an unbalanced fish population that is undesirable to fishermen, and, therefore, has little recreational fishing value. Once a fish population reaches such a condition, the best alternative is usually to eliminate the resident fish completely and to restock with a desirable combination of fish at recommended rates. Consult a fisheries biologist to determine the condition of your pond and the possible need for a complete fish population renovation.
LINK
Posted on 4/14/11 at 7:55 pm to Geauxtiga
you want the pond to cloud up. you don't want to see no more than 18 inches below the water surface.
excess vegetation is due to shallow water. your banks should be sloped at 3/1.
call LDWF and ask for Tim Morrison, 765 2811 is not his number, but they'll transfer you.
excess vegetation is due to shallow water. your banks should be sloped at 3/1.
call LDWF and ask for Tim Morrison, 765 2811 is not his number, but they'll transfer you.
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