FWIW I think the BG, CC and LMB is pretty much a standard recommendation from most government offices thru the midwest. Illinois has added RES to the mix for south of highway 80. It is the old school stocking recommendation and IMHO, overtime, has worked more often than not. IMO it is a good plan if you are happy and satisfied with a pond with those 3 fish. I suspect that those recommendations go all the way back to family farm ponds intended to provided an occasional meal with minimal management.

Last edited by Bill D.; 11/30/15 09:35 PM. Reason: After thought
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