Nancy, It's not quite that cut and dried. Like all things here, it all depends on the area. In dry areas, like most places that we hear about on the news in California, a pond increases value.

However I have heard of people who got great buys on property because the pond(s) decreased useable acreage. That would be mostly in farming areas and in areas of extensive rainfall. Like most things, it is determined my the scarcity and perceived value of a feature.

It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP