I have mo experience in purchasing land that already has a pond. Realtors tell me that impounded water increases the value 10 fold. Building one is dependent on terrain and soils. Terrain actually means, in this case, runoff area that you own and can control.

However, I still believe that one of the most important considerations is neighbors. Some time back I saw a for sale sign on a nice place of about 60 or 70 acres. I thought it would make a nice investment. Then I drove down the road and found an adjoining neighbors place that looked like a scene out of the movie Deliverance. To this day the place hasn't sold.


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