Thanks for the responses. My pond is approximately 1 acre and it was dry 10 months ago because of the drought Florida went thru.

After much research I have decided to pass on adding Bass at this time. I have gone to the lake across the street and with a large minnow net. I have netted a large number of minnows and a dozen or so Brim/Bluegills. I plan on adding to my pond every other week for a 8 week period. Then give it the winter (if you want to call what we get in Florida a winter) to stabilize itself.

Next spring I will begin adding some Bass and monitor how they do.

If you agree with this approach let me know.

Thanks,

Terry