So I have decided to try and stock threadfin shad in our 14 acre lake this spring. This would be the first time to ever stock shad and the fish farm person I talked to today recommended stocking 1,000 per acre. I can't afford to stock this many. I only have about 1,200 dollars that I can afford to spend. Does anyone know if that is really how many I need to stock to have any success? The lake is about 25 feet deep, we fertilize regularly, and take out anything we catch under 15 inches. Also what are the chances of the threadfin shad living through the winter in central texas? Thanks in advance for any responses.