Stock the pond from the start with adult bass, advanced or adult HSBs, and optional blue cats/channel cats in small numbers, along with sexually mature bluegill, redear, tilapia, and golden shiners. Start a feeding program with high protein(40%+) feed. Manage for good water quality (aerate), control submerged aquatic vegetation. Catch and release for large predators. Restock feedtrained lmb and other predators as needed to maintain the populations long-term.
Where are you in TX? Describe the appearance of your water, muddy, clear, green, dark?
