How fast do hybrid sunfish grow?

Sunfish require at least 2 years to reach this size. Recommended stocking rates for hybrid sunfish grow out is 5,000 to 7,000 juvenile fish per acre (12,355 to 17,279 fish/ha) in year 2.

Can you eat hybrid sunfish?

Sunfish and sunfish hybrids are often overlooked by pond owners because of their small size, but they’re a great choice for fishing and eating.

How long does it take a hybrid bluegill to get big?

The result is an aggressive fish that can reach up to 12 inches in length, compared to the 8-inch average size of regular bluegill. It takes hybrid bluegills about 18 months to 2 years to reach their full size, making them one of the fastest-growing fish in North America.

Can sunfish bite you?

Superficially, they resemble a bluegill. However, if a sizable population of green sunfish becomes established in your pond, you can usually expect small fish size and very aggressive fish that bite swimmers.

Will hybrid bluegill reproduce in a pond?

The hybrid bluegill is a cross between a bluegill and a green sunfish. This produces a viable (NOT STERILE) cross. Hybrid bluegill will reproduce within your pond!

What do hybrid bluegill eat?

However, the establishment of a forage species can be difficult because Hybrid Bluegill readily consume minnow & shiner fry as they hatch and Largemouth Bass readily consume the adults.

Are hybrid bluegills sterile?

What is hybrid sunfish?

The Hybrid Bluegill is a cross between a Male Bluegill and a Female Green Sunfish, and is sometimes referred to as a Hybrid Sunfish. As a result of the cross the Hybrid Bluegill is ~80-90% male, giving it a reduced reproductive potential and making it an ideal choice for those ponds prone to Bluegill stunting.

Will hybrid bluegill reproduce?

What do you feed a hybrid bluegill?

Hybrid Bluegill has a large mouth and trains readily to commercial fish feed. Hybrid bluegill do grow at phenomenal rates on commercial feed. They will hit artificial bait as well as crickets, worms, etc.

How big do sunfish get?

540 – 4,400 lbsOcean sunfish / Mass (Adult)

Do sunfish have teeth?

They have four teeth in their mouths that are used like a beak to break up harder organisms and other teeth located in the throat that are used to grind the food into smaller pieces. Because of their size, sunfish are no seen as prey to many species aside from tuna, orcas, and sharks.