Less than 1000 pounds per acre
The original stocking was 70 Florida LMB in a 3.5 acre pond which has since been expanded to about 4 acres.
I'd guess I'm at least at 100 predator pounds per acre with the recent reductions in HSB numbers. Like I said, it may be a regional thing. I'd suggest the size of the LMB might be a factor as I've got many 6 to 10 pound plus LMB now. However, the GSH disappeared when the LMB were relatively small.
Generalizations are dangerous in ponds, but for my ponds FHs and GSH are only temporary, one season uppers. My sustaining forage base is CNBG and Gambusia supplemented with annual Tilapia stocking. Works well for me.
