I have hunted several large ranches in south texas. I am on one now that has a 4-5 acre pond. There has been zero management and zero manipulation of the water or fish. No catfish. I have caught a ten pound bass out of this pond plus many many 4-7 lb bass. I was on a similar type place some years back with the same situation and huge bass.

How does a small pond like these grow this large of bass without stocking bluegill, etc. and without culling etc. ? Just curious