I honestly did not know any better.
Any resources available to help find fish in my area? Thanks for all the info so far.
That's okay, we all make mistakes, some much worse than yours. I wasted the genetic potential of prime Florida LMB because I messed up early stocking of their forage. Just didn't realize it at the time.
You'll do fine because you admit mistakes & want to learn. Those who get defensive & refuse to listen tend not to do well with their pond.