Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations What is the best book for me to read.

I think the reason why this hasn't been answered is because there is no one "best" book.

There's a number of good books out there, all with varying levels of detail, from basic to graduate study level. You can go from a basic pond management paperback that's 85 pages to a hardcover 450 pg. small impoundment management book.

Look in the archives for the structure/cover thread and all the related links. That will give you a good idea on cover for the fish. What to stock all depends on your goals for the pond, and how you will utilize it.

People who want swimming ponds will have different fish than people who want large LMB and don't care about the size of the panfish.

"Perfect Pond ..... Want One" is a good basic book to have in the library. Available thru the Pond Boss on-line store. But, for the most up to date information, that's here on the forum.

Many people that are here on the forum don't realize the dollar value of the information that this forum provides at no cost. (donations are accepted!) People can hop on here and get information that is worth thousands and thousands of dollars if they were to get the same info. from hiring a professional pond manager.