Pond Boss Forums STOCKING A NEW POND Creating the food chain New Pond Stocking- Thoughts/opionions?

Ditto what CJ said.

Make sure you have plenty of rocks in <8' of water for the crayfish to hide between, or the LMB will eat them all.

I'd only go with 40-50 LMB per surface acre due to the reduced numbers of BG stockers. Even if waiting a year to stock the LMB.

If possible apply now for a depredation permit for Cormorants. If any show up, make sure that they aren't welcome asap.

Don't just throw the fish in the pond. Try and inspect them all, especially the FHM to ensure you aren't getting any bonus fish. i.e. Common Carp, Bullheads, etc.