I think it probably isn't worth the risk. A high water table sounds good but I've recently been through a 5 year drought and seen my ponds all but disappear. I'd look for a loamy soil with good runoff areas. The Houston area generally gets good rains, sometimes more than good.

Are you sure you want to start out with 10+ acres? That size is a tremendous amount of work and expense to maintain.

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