With the forage stocking rates, I wouldn't wait later than next fall to stock the fish. From your plan, I'd say your due diligence and research is spot on. I'd lean heavily toward option 3, simply because you're stocking 3,000 bluegill per acre, plus minnows at a high rate...and your bass rate is only 50 per acre. You need the advantage of the female ratio because you'll want those fish to grow as big as they can as fast as they can. If your bass stocking rate were higher, I'd lean toward Option 2.
