My view is between 5-10/acre in most cases, high to me is 15-30/acre that some DNR guys still recommend. I like closer to 10/acre on ponds less than an acre, b/c losing one or tow will make a big diff, also if not feeding seelittle negative to having that many.
Another point is in a new pond you can stock the little 3-5 inch ones for $2.50 compared to $8.50 for 10-12 inch ones once you have bass. SO this is why we suggest it it have potential to save some quite a bit of money.
