I'm not a fan of BG or LMB in a 1/2 acre. Something always gets out of whack and it's generally bass getting over crowded and not biting. The average Texas pond is bass heavy.

If it were me, and it's not, I would go with hybrid bluegills and hybrid stripers with aeration and a feeder. Both can easily be restocked. HSB can easily out fight a LMB and they don't cause problems.

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