Low maintenance, huh? That works for awhile and then you always have to make some corrections. Not a big deal, though.
My PERSONAL favorite small pond stocking plan, with limited work, is hybrid bluegill and channel cat. HSB can substitute for catfish. Your choice. Both HBG and CC can spawn but initial recruitment is poor. Sooner or later you can wind up with a bunch of small green sunfish mix but they make pretty good fish bait.
Tilapia and grass carp are both good tools but have to be matched to the problem if one exists. Grass carp do poorly on FA and tilapia aren't much good at controlling most pondweed. There's not a one size fits all in this case.
Use a feeder and an aerator and you should be able to sleep nights and enjoy the fishing for quite awhile.
One thing to think about. Is your pond really 1/3 acre? Most of us overestimate the actual size. I certainly do. Also, in an average year, we don't get much summertime rain. This has been a very unusual year. A 1/3 acre water hole can quickly become 1/4 acre or less. Make stocking and maintenance plans accordingly.
It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.
Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP Grandpa
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