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Just joined and excited to learn on here. I am going to be building something in my bavk yard near a brackish canal in a 15 x 2 foot area so hopefully the site will help!
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your pond is 2 feet wide and 15 feet long?
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Welcome Tim. 15x2 is a strange dimension for a pond , but I'm interested in seeing what it becomes. In mentioning the brackish canal, are you suggesting that you are going to supply your pond with that water? Can't wait to hear about the possible fish options available to you given that water chemistry, but this Iowa boy probably won't be much help  Cool project.
J Waters
Dam'd Waters Farm
2/3 ac dam'd stream pond
BG, HBG, RES, LMB, YP
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Welcome Tim,
You will certainly get lots of good info here. You should also consider watching the Pond Boss' Facebook podcast on Wednesday nights at 6:30 CST. Look up Pond Boss on Facebook - he will answer any questions you have. Live, free advise from the pros, it don't get any better than that.
You should first decide what the goal for your pond is going to be. Do you want to have good all around fishing with average sized fish? Or would you rather have fewer fish with a higher percentage of above average sizes? Or an abundance of smaller fish with high catch rates - great for kids. None of those options are exclusive and you can have a big fish in an overcrowded pond, its just not as likely. Also determine what type of fish you want to grow. Example - Do you want trophy bass or bream? The plan to grow big bass is a different than for big bream.
What part of Florida are you located? I'm planning a trip with my family to the Everglades/Miami area for oscar and peacock bass fishing this summer. That brings to mind the question if anyone in S. Florida has ever stocked a pond with oscar? I read they need water temp above 68 so only S. Florida could support them.
Anyway, good luck with your pond and welcome to the forum!
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Welcome!
This forum has taught me so much. Mostly that I don't know much, but the answers are usually here.
Hours and hours of great reading in the archives.
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Tim, welcome to the forum.
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Tim,
Welcome to Pond Boss, from SE Texas.....
...when in doubt...set the hook...
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