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I think your goals are well within reach if you manage the pond for large BG (CNBG if your climate allows for them to overwinter).

Especially if you will be feeding and aerating.

700 CNBG
150 RES
100 LMB

I'd stock 10#-20# of FHM in the pond as soon as it was 1/3 to 1/2 full, let them spawn and multiply for 6 months before adding the CNBG/RES. Wait another 6 months and add LMB.

But, that's not etched in stone, there are many different ways to stock the pond to achieve your goals.

If you don't mind restocking periodically, (i.e. every other year or so) look into a HSB/HBG mix if you will be feeding and aerating.

You don't "have to" feed and aerate, but it sure will make the fish grow faster, and easier to catch (I think) if you use imitation pellets or Stubby Steve's.