Assuming that you will stock forage a year before predators. Also assuming that you will feed the forage and your goal is a world record bass. Or close to it.

MY personal opinion is around 100.

But, no matter what you do, a single sex predator has trouble keeping up with bluegill spawning in Southern climes.

You'll need aeration or risk an O2 problem caused by too many fish. How do you know you will need fertilization? Have the soil tested. If you're in pine tree country there is a good chance that you will need it and lime before fertilizing.

The wild card might be the location. What part of Alabama? That determines your growing days and rate.

As usual, it all depends.

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