PRODUCTION OF LARGEMOUTH BASS FOR THE FOOD FISH MARKET USING COMMERCIAL SPLIT-POND SYSTEMS

The two main goals of this project are to demonstrate that split pond systems (SPS) are more profitable than traditional earthen pond production for large-mouth bass (LMB) and that the systems lend themselves to expansion and commercialization.Technical Objectives1.) Evaluate production performance of LMB raised in commercial-scale SPS compared to traditional earthen ponds2.) Evaluate water quality and fish health metrics between LMB cultured in commercial-scale SPS andtraditional earthen ponds3) Using enterprise budgets, compare the economic feasibility of raising LMB in commercial-scaleSPS andtraditional earthen ponds