Originally Posted By: Daryl200
Correct Bill. Just trying to capture some water. Mud turtles live in the arroyo (buried deep underground when dry) and will take up residence. If the water becomes permanent, I may stock some minnows, but don't foresee it sustaining any larger fish.

I also have plans for a larger dugout pond at another spot. It may be large, deep, and permanent enough for stocking some something more interesting. Not at that point yet.


In that case, assuming the pond doesn't leak, IMO I would get an estimate of evaporation rate at the site before spending any money. Maybe a 5 gallon bucket of water at the site to measure? IMO depth is your friend not so much surface area. If you lose a few inches a week to evaporation you will need to have a retention pond much deeper than you might think to get through the dry times.

Just my 1 cent...I am not a pro

Last edited by Bill D.; 04/02/16 09:11 PM.
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