Welcome to the Forum. A small pond with 3 or 4 acres of drainage should work. Feed a good quality feed to the bluegills. Let them get a head start on the bass before stocking the predators. Stock bluegills and fathead minnows. Let them get a head start before stocking bass. Stock bass when they can go to sleep with their mouth open and wake up with a full belly.
Assuming a decent rain year can end once you dig that hole.
Best of luck and don’t lie to your wife about the costs. I tried that and it never works.
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
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