I'd think about aerating in the winter or when the pond is iced over. Not in the summer due to the reasons you stated.

Also on the stocking permit, it's better to pick fish that are in the water downstream, you will have a better chance on getting approved.

No more than 50 SMB and you could stock more YP if they are pellet trained and you will be feeding every day the pond water is over 55°F-60°F. I'd throw a couple hundred YP in there and see how they do.

Dissuade the otters by whatever legal means you can. They will eat a number of fish, and will target the biggest/slowest ones first.

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