Hi all

Im looking for info on building a fishing pond between 3-5 acres I am starting from scratch so I need any and all info

Thanks

 

I highly recommend you have someone come and do a soil survey wherever you plan to have the pond dug. Make sure that the ground will be able to hold water. Also, check with your State Wildlife department. When we had the pond dug behind our house, we were able to get it stocked for free through our State Wildlife Agency.

Absolutely have the state game and wildlife come out to survey your land.  If everything is ok and the land has the ability to hold the watershed there is also a good chance that you may be able to get state funding for improving habitat. 

However, if you don't contact the state fish and game agency you could be in some hot legal problems for the same issues.

All good points. I see you live in Jersey, is the ground sandy there? You need a very high clay content to hold the water.

I would look for a fish farming book or articles on line. Maybe google catfish farm ponds or something. The slope of the banks and drain systems are critical for a healthy pond.

I was a long time fish farmer so I know about designing ponds..but to put it all here on a post would be overkill.

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Bob Lusk.....almost like one stop shopping:

http://www.outdoorwatersolutions.com/bob-lusk.aspx

Hey that's great to hear you're ready to start on your new project!  Ok, so let's get started - by educating yourself.  Begin here:

http://www.bassresource.com/fish_biology/building_bass_ponds.html

http://www.bassresource.com/fish_biology/thoughtfully_building_a_pond.html

http://www.bassresource.com/fish_biology/building_bass_ponds_planning.html

http://www.bassresource.com/fish_biology/building_bass_ponds_help.html

http://www.bassresource.com/fish_biology/building_bass_ponds_dam.html

http://www.bassresource.com/fish_biology/building_a_lake.html

http://www.bassresource.com/fish_biology/pond_construction.html

http://www.bassresource.com/fish_biology/duck_lake.html

Enjoy! 

I swear Glenn must have all article links already put in a list for people when they ask specific things