There seems to be a majority consensus here: Largemouth Bass, Bluegill and Redears

I'm really excited to hear LMB here and I know my dad will be happy too. I had ruled them out initially because I've read here that they shouldn't be put in ponds smaller than 1 acre. But you guys all agree that my 1/2 acre, 14 ft deep pond can support LMB?

Tilapia are my favorite, but all the locals tell me they die out in the winter which is no good for me.

Carp was actually very high on my list initially because I've heard that are survivors! Is it not possible to throw carp in as a 4th fish or perhaps to replace the Redears?