I would have gone with the HBG ( hybrid blue gill ) if you were only going to stock HSB as the sole predator. I think you will need to introduce another predator eventually to control the CNBG.
For 3/4 acre I think qty 40-50 is fine. Depending on the size of the HSB Fall would be fine to stock. If you want to add now I would go smaller 3-6" size , their mouth gap is not like a LMB so will not prey on the new stocked CNBG.
Given your water temperatures and catch rates you could go higher on the HSB stocked as you will have some that don't survive being hooked in the Summer etc...
Congrats on the new pond and fish, you will surely enjoy !
Last edited by beastman; 03/14/18 10:57 AM.
