SRAC# 141, Forage Species: Production Techniques

SRAC# 141

Forage Species: Production Techniques

Billy Higginbotham

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The bluegill has been extensively stocked as the principal forage for largemouth bass throughout the Southeast. Bluegills produce numerous young because of characteristic multiple spawning throughout the warm months. Their high reproductive potential has resulted in some criticism due to overpopulation. However, in most ponds stocked with largemouth bass/bluegill combinations, research has shown that bluegill overpopulation is usually caused by bass over-harvest. Depending on geographical area and water quality, the bluegill can be stocked alone as forage or in combination with redear sunfish, fathead minnows, golden shiners, and/or threadfin shad.

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