Feel free to ask questions about stocking or read other threads. Maybe other folks in the mid south (OK, Missouri, north texas) can chime in.

I know CC are very popular in the south and probably are cheap to give away too. In the north the standard recommendation is BG (northern style) LMB and CC in even the smallest pond. It creates a disaster for management as we can't feed all those hungry LMB and CC.

Think about your goals. If you want a ready supply of CC for eating then put a few in. (find out stocking numbers and share them with us)

If you read more here about how important it is to build forage first and want to be patient (the turtle wins the race every time) then research your options for establishing a rich and varied forage base. If Tilapia are legal consider how many you might want and when to stock. If you want an option besides FHM, consider putting in an order for GSH from Anderson fish farm. A little money will go along way if you buy at the right time and put them in a pond that doesn't have predators yet.

Can you source desirable crayfish (not invasive ones)?

Do you care if green sunfish become established in your pond? If you stock any hybrid bluegill that will happen and there are pros and cons of that.

Can you source YP? that is my favorite versatile panfish and I would not exclude that from your mix of fish. Once a bunch of LMB and CC are in your pond it would not be wise to try to add YP later.