I think Fatheads can be stocked when you get about half full and when the water clears. However, I would wait until checking the alkilinity and PH to stock. In reality, if your water turns a little green, looks healthy, and has about 18 to 24 inches of visibility it's probably OK. However, getting it tested by TAMU is cheap and good insurance.

I would probably put in about 3 pounds of fatheads this Fall and wait until Spring to install 200 HBG and 50 CC. I'm not a fan of Fall stocking of larger fish. They seldom do much growing over the winter but Houston might be an exception. The problem can be in finding, transporting and installing stockers anytime but Spring.

The bigger question is just what makes you think it's ever going to rain again in Texas?

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