Been a lurker here for a while, and I’m not sure if this is the correct place to post this, but here we go.
I manage a few lakes on some family property and we are considering the option of digging our own stocking or feeder ponds. What I have in mind is maybe a half dozen ponds measuring maybe 20x40 feet and having a deep section maybe 12-14 feet and a shallower shelf for spawning 3-6 feet. The goal would be to be able to have a selection of forage and fish to add to our other lakes and ponds whenever need be, letting them reproduce naturally. Assuming the water quality is good and the pond bottoms are ideal for spawning beds are there any issues I may run into or any design ideas you all may have? This would be northern Illinois area, and the species I’m considering raising are YP, HBG, BG, and PSeeds, maybe some FHM too.
