Given your goals, I would stock both larger and smaller trout. The smaller ones will feed the LMB, and the larger ones will provide food for the table, and more angling opportunities. I'd stock at a 60/40 mix, smaller to larger. As for the numbers, I prefer to stock heavier rather than lighter to ensure angling opportunities. I've never stocked less than 50/acre of the larger fish, so I don't know what the angling opportunities would be when stocked at a lighter rate. I know that at a minimum of 50/ac, you WILL catch at least one every 20 minutes or less.

I've stocked both Goldens and Rainbows, and the Goldens are more agressive towards lures.

What size are the LMB in the pond, and how many are in there? What condition are they in?

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3/4 to 1 1/4 ac pond LMB, SMB, PS, BG, RES, CC, YP, Bardello BG, (RBT & Blue Tilapia - seasonal).