Pond Stocking for Reel Results. Southland Fisheries

Hybrid Bluegill Bream

Hybrid Bluegill are a cross between male Bluegill and a female Sunfish. This species is an aggressive feeder which does well in fresh and slightly brackish water (< 1 ppt). They spawn late summer and have the agressiveness of a Bluegill and a large mouth or a Sunfish. They are fun to catch, fast growers, and are great table fish. stocking is usually during fall and winter. They are offered as small fingerlings or adults close to harvest size. Typically, they are 95% males, with 5% females. We recommend co-stocking with a predator as they reach 100 grams.

Culture Synopsis These fingerlings are harvested and shipped during fall and winter each year. Fish are shipped at 3-4 cm. They are already accustomed to feeding on a dry diet. At reasonable stocking densities (3-5000 per acre) they can reach 400 grams in 12 months growth.

Pricing:

Hybrid Bluegill bream 1-2" $0.40 each, 3-5" $0.85 each

Bluegill / Shellcracker bream 1-2" $0.35 each, 3-5" $0.80each

Red Breast Bream 1-2" $0.40 each

Temp °C

Salinity ppt

pH

O₂mg/l

Feed Protein (%)

Time to Harvest (600g) (month)

Range

6-40

0-1

6-9.5

1-18

28-36

10-18

Optimum

26-31

0-1

7-8

5-9

32-36

10-14

Availability

Fingerlings (3-4 cm)

October - March