I am not a fisheries Biologist. That said, I was advised I could have 10 per acre and started with 5 per acre to allow for the advised ladder stocking. I have seen a good improvement in our water quality and reduction of the vegetation. I am a big supporter of the success we have had in our pond. I plan to ladder stock the rest as we see the need. In two stockings if possible.
I do not see any over grazing with the fish we have put in. I will say, man have they gotten bigger in just one season! Talk with your biologist, I bet they are comfortable with that stocking level, but again I am not an expert in this field.
