George1 was 15lbs an acre Overton fisheries recommendation on for a maximum stocking rate for forage only. I'm only stocking for Tilapia for that reason, don't have a vegetation problem at this time.
Hey JWM, you are talking to an old timer "doches" guy who grew up many years ago wandering those creeks and rivers around Nacogdoches - haven't visited in years.
Don't know what year you speak of Overton recommendation of 15 lbs/acre because my memory is bad and I don't keep records. Overton is now managing consultant on our pond and he pretty much makes the calls on stocking rates.
Our "normal" tilapia stocking rate is 10 lbs/acre for algae control. Last year had really bad FA and increased to 15 lbs/acre.
This year with perfect bloom - little to no FA to date - bottom diffuser aeration system - Kasko surface aerator - decided to kick up forage base for pure Florida LMB and 8 Camelot Bell LMB brood stock......30 lbs/acre for maximum forage base and algae control
Good population of CNBG - Overton may add T-shad on experimental basis.
George Glazener
