mattyg06, first welcome aboard. I personally think stocking for 1 acre was a good idea for several reasons, primarily related to the big drought related water fluctuations.

I can't comment on the current stocking, but I wouldn't stock any more FHM. They'll get eat as fast as you put them in. Adding CNBG would be the best option right now. If the CNBG are going to be part of the fishing fun, then hatcheries will sell larger fish that may better survive the LMB.

As far as the stunted LMB, if you haven't caught any yet, or you haven't started catching 20-30 a trip, then I wouldn't worry about it. That day will come, especially if the water level drops back down.

Also, general info on the pond itself may help with other advice, especially the depth and soil makeup. I hate to hear about it drying up, but droughts are the perfect time for dirt work.

What part of TX is the pond in? Anything west of the I35 corridor is tough right now for obvious drought related problems.

Good luck.

AL