I'm impressed that they survived this past winter which was a cold one here in Texas. I'm planning on stocking some in the spring and this increases my confidence in their survival as I'm a good bit south of you.

4 acre pond 32 ft deep within East Texas (Livingston) timber ranch. Filled (to the top of an almost finished dam) by Hurricane Harvey 9/17. Stocked with FHM, CNBG, RES 10/17. Added 35lbs RSC 3/18. 400 N LMB fingerlings 6/18