Brandon,

Sounds like you did things right. One suggestion would have been to wait to stock Gizzard shad. Gizzard shad are not appropriate for new lakes. In fact, they can cause lots of problems as their numbers can easily spiral out of control if not for a large amount of larger bass (5 lbs and up). Your bass are 2 years away from 5 lbs. In the meantime, there are no predators to predate on the gizzard shad. Left to make lots of babies gizzard shad can cause a situation called Gizzard shad lock up. The lake simply becomes overrun with gizzard shad. You can Google Gizzard Shad problems or issues and find lots of information. Here is one such article.

http://www.paysonroundup.com/news/2013/jun/14/invading-gizzard-shad-blamed-plight-roosevelt-lake/

Gizzard shad can be a wonderful fish to stock. In fact I sell and recommend them for many lakes. One thing the lake must have is a nice population of bigger bass. You may have zero problems and it may turn out to be great for your lake. But, IMO the risks are too great for a new lake. Not much you can do now. But, wanted you to be aware of the possibility of Gizzard shad lock up. I would not loose sleep over it, but just be aware.

Yes Steve I stocked the gizzard shad after I read up on them. Hoping that since we just stocked 150 they wont cause much of a problem. I won't stock anymore that's for sure.

Good move overall! You are going to have a lot of fun with that.
I may be looking into buying a place and building a lake myself.
Those Bell bass will get huge if managed correctly. Sounds like you are off to a good start!

Do you have any pics of the lake? Just so I can be more jealous.

Here is kind of the full pool lines.

Camelots in their new home.

That's awesome! Beautiful lake.

Thanks the water is about 2-3 ft higher now than when I took those pictures. Lot of flooded timer and brush on the north end. Several big boulders and rock piles down by the dam. Built some PVC trees this weekend to sink in the deep water. PLan to build and sink about 30 of these things

Looks awesome! Good build on the trees too.
If I had a lake like that all to my own.. I think my wife might divorce me lol

Where can I get some of these Camelot Bells?

Call Todd Overton at Overton Fisheries. You have to call in the fall to get on the list. They go fast.

I'd call the owner of Camelot Bell directly. His name is Mike Frazier and his phone number is 254-747-1034. He has fry growing out in his hatchery pond right now. If you don't buy them directly from Mike, you cannot be certain they are Camelot Bell offspring. This year's fry came from a 14.50 female and a 7 pound male.

Fouzman, I don't agree about the uncertainty. I know Todd but he's too far away for me to shop with him and I haven't stocked the CB's. Todd originally bought from Frazier and has been breeding them. He has no reason to cross breed them.

I do not know Mike Frazier.

It is my understanding that the CB's are actually Floridas with a distinctive spot. They are also jumpers who are more inclined to bite than other pure strain Floridas.

So while I'm wondering about these Camelot Bells everyone is talking about, I'm flipping through Pond Boss and what do I see? An ad from Camelot Bell Lake itself saying that he has Super Lunker fingerlings available. Then I see an ad from this Overton guy saying he is the only place to get Camelot Bell bass. Hmm...