The 25 that I'm putting in should be between 6-8 in long. How much does a CC grow in a year if on feed and in natural habit pond? Could they be ready for the skillet at 1 1/2 - 2 pounds by then or is that stretching it. Not sure the growth rate on those. Or anything for that matter. LOL. I do live on site of my pond. This summer will be fishing probably daily. Eventually have to change up the bait I'm sure. LOL