I'm researching creating a pond that would have approx. 1 surface acre and be 12' to 18' deep. The cost will be about $25000+. Before I go any further with this project I would like some idea of the bass population my pond would produce. Assuming this 1 surface acre were managed properly, how many hybred bass could I expect to have in 5 years. And what would be the break down in the following catigories:
1--# of 3 lb
2--# of 2 1/2 lb
3--# of 2 lb
4--# of 1 1/2 lb
5--# of 1 lb

6--# of mature bluegill

I would manage it for 2 lb to 2 1/2 lb bass

I'm trying to figure out what I can expect from my $25000+ toy/investment.
The summers are hot here and water temps would reach into the high 70's at least. I would be adding at least 330000 gals of cooler water from a well each month during the summer.
Winter conditions would be mostly above freezing (N Cal).
Thanks for any info
Terry

3d/wk