Hi all,

Here is my current plan for my 7 acre pond. It has just filled back up over the last 3 weeks and is currently empty of fish.

option 1 (this option tracks fairly close to UGA extension agency rec.)
6300 coppernose BG 1-2 in.
700 redear sunfish (shellcracker) 1-2 in.
70 triploid carp 3-5 in.
---To be stocked in the next few weeks and accompanied with an average feeding plan.

210 4-6 inch marked f1 bass in the early fall of 2020
5 or 10 thousand golden shiners

option 2 (reputable local pond stocking business rec.)

8500 coppernose bluegill 1-3 in.
1000 shellcracker 1-3 in
50 8-10 inch carp
--to be stocked in the next few weeks and accompanied by an aggressive feeding plan

210 4-6 in marked f1 bass in the early fall of 2020
10000 golden shiners

Here is what I am thinking. I will fish and keep some fish...but I'm thinking that option 2 might need me to fish like it was my job to keep the pond in balance (unfortunately not my job). Plus option 1 = less fish so less money and less food so less money (and easier to keep up with the year by year feeding)

Please share your thoughts/suggestions!

Thanks!