Here's the deal. The most optimistic figure I have heard is 100 lbs of predators per surface acre. The figure for a healthy pond might be significantly less than that. Understand that mature bluegills and 8 inch LMB are also predators. Also realize that 1/4 to 1/2 acre can become less than 1/4 acre in the summer.

AS CJB alludes to, 3 or 4 feed trained females LMB and a bunch of hybrid bluegills might be more realistic. Anything more than that can give you a biomass nightmare.

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