Congrats, Kid!

Personally, once a pond has started to mature, I usually suggest taking out more LMB pounds per acre...usually 50-75#. It may be more difficult with kids, but if you can get them acclimated to writing down some basic information on each catch, you will learn just what your individual pond needs to keep everything nicely sized and healthy.

A one acre pond is really a great size! Easier to manage, large enough to grow some lunkers, and if something does go wrong, not nearly as devastating to the bank account!