Abstract
Abstract Eggs of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) were transported from Alabama to Kentucky to evaluate the feasibility of producing 27–64-g fingerlings. Fry were stocked in early June at densities of 74,130 fish/hectare (treatment 1) and 123,550/hectare (treatment 2) in six 0.04-hectare ponds for production. Net fish production was greater (P < 0.01) and more target-size fish (P < 0.01) were produced in treatment 2 than treatment 1. This method eliminates brood stock and brood ponds, functionally extends the production season, provides efficient use of fingerling pond space, and produces large numbers of target-size (27–64 g) fingerlings in one growing season.
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