F1 Bass Lake Norman
The pond had been stocked several years prior with f1 largemouth.
F1 bass lake norman. Largemouth fishery has been on decline for years. To speed up the removal of the spotted bass the rules have been changed. Spearheaded by michael fox the effort will introduce the next generation of bass fishing on lake norman. The f1 largemouth bass often refered to as the tiger bass is a product of the aquaculture industry and is defined as the first generation cross between a florida and northern bass.
Commonly know as the tiger bass the f1 is a hybrid produced from crossing first generation northern strain and first generation florida strain largemouth. Many lake owners have documented growth of tiger bass weighing more than 10 pounds in just five years. New species of bass to be introduced into lake norman. Lake norman f1 largemouth bass restocking program yesterday at 337 am ok guys lake norman f1 largemouth bass restocking program fund me pa.
Harris chain of lakes florida feb 15 17. The north carolina wildlife commission has announced that it is attempting to rid the lake of the spotted bass and will replace them with a species called the f1 bass or the tiger bass. Old mossy horns plan is for the ncwrc and fishing clubs to experimentally stock f1 largemouth bass into lake norman to see what happens. Lake conroe texas mar 1 3.
The f1 largemouth bass is typically the strain of choice for stocking new ponds because it displays favorable characteristics of both parental strains. Smith mountain lake virginia apr 26 28. You must log in or register to reply here. Lake norman north carolina apr 12 14.
When crossed with northern largemouths this creates f 1 bass which will soon be stocked into lake norman. Those f 1 bass in that sixty acre lake have been breeding with one another since the lake was stocked in the early 2000s. Ge is up and rolling. 2018 lake murray south carolina oct 20 21.
F1 largemouth are known for fast growth weights sustainability in cooler temperatures and a strong catch ability rate. Tiger bass in well managed ponds and lakes throughout the southeastern united states have exhibited growth of up to 2 pounds per year for periods of six years or longer. The largest bass we found in our survey. Table rock lake missouri apr 5 7.
The growth potential of the florida strain and the aggressiveness of the northern strain. We electrofished a two acre pond in west tennessee in june 2018. The genetic growth potential of this fish has indeed been impressive but an important key to this rapid and sustained. Ncwrc to stock 2000 f 1 bass crosses between florida strain and largemouths bass fishermen who frequent lake norman s 32500 acres in north carolinas foothills might notice something a little different about the largemouth bass they catch a few years down the road.