Hey guys.
Been lurking a bit here and there gathering info, but decided to go ahead and post so I can ask more specific questions and get some informed opinions.
I recently purchased 90 acres near deep fork wildlife refuse near Morris, OK.
While I believe this little “playground” of mine will be a great spot for all types of activities (deer, ducks, turkey, four wheeling, etc...), I decided my main focus is going to be on constructing a bass fishing paradise.

I have dammed up a pretty nice ravine and it looks like I will have about a 5 acre pond.
It will have a nice contoured bottom, with lots of depth changes. The deep end near the dam will be around 40 feet at its deepest point. The pond will back up into some woods.
I am planning to leave some trees standing in the shallow upper end, pull out some, and knock a few over leaving them for structure.
Also planning to move some of them towards the deeper end and place them in 10-15 feet of water. They pulled up a good number of large rocks while making the dam which I intend to make several rock piles throughout the pond.
Going to bring in pea gravel for the 3-5 foot shelves in the shallow area.

It will have a riser pipe for drainage with some rip rap along an emergency spillway.
I am going to add a pipe off the riser to flood a couple acres during duck season.

Ok, now for my questions....
Would you guys put F1’s in there, or northerns? I’m thinking about a mixture. Maybe 150 or so f1s and 300 or so northern.
Also, really would like to have crappie. I know purists will say no way on that.
But with a pond that size with that kind of depth, can they not coexist, or is it just a hard no??
Of course the plan is to stock forage this fall then put the rest in next spring.

I know that’s a lot. Really would appreciate feedback on my plans (positive or negative), adjustments I might want to consider etc etc.
I am going to try to add pics/video to this post if I can figure out how.
Thanks!

Actually couldn’t figure out to do that on my phone.
Any tips?

Last edited by BasssinOk; 06/19/19 10:16 PM.