I'm trying to gather information on the growth of HSB in Texas ponds....or really any ponds. I've had them in my East Texas ponds for 4 years now and have seen summer angling mortality and possibly large HSB non-angling mortality this summer. I've been able to raise them to about 4 pounds thus far and note the Texas private water record for HSB is just over 5 pounds.

Anyone with experience with HSB in ponds, I'd appreciate hearing from you. Have you experienced summer HSB angling mortality? How large have you been able to grow these fish in your pond? Thanks for any info. Typical HSB in my ponds below: