I second the idea of just SMB for the same reasons. They will never bother swimmers and from my experience with this; they will grow to around 9"-10" long. If you have difficulty finding SMB my next option is HSB(hybrid striped bass), third and lesser quality option is LMB. Start with around 40-60 per acre (15-20/0.3 ac) by themselves. They will achieve their natural density per acre after 4-5 yrs. Note the HSB will not reproduce and will need periodic restocking as you notice fewer are present. The HSB will respond well to pellet feeding to entertain the kids.

Last edited by Bill Cody; 10/16/19 07:09 PM.

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