Pond Boss Forums POND CONSTRUCTION Selecting a site Pond and Lot Size

I am looking at homes with acreage and plan to build a fishing pond. Is a 2 acre lot (w/ house) big enough to support a successful fishing pond? What size pond would be adequate for a 1 1/2 acre back yard? Are there issues like water pipes etc. that can be damaged when digging? Can ponds affect neighbors with overflow etc.? Should i be looking for a bigger lot if i want a really nice pond? Thanks

Everything that I have read people say "bigger the better" so im not sure depends on what fish you want and stuff i guess

Everything depends on your goals. If you want a nice catfish, bluegill and some bass pond, a 2 acre lot may be ok, depending on the lay of the land.

On a 1.5 acre lot you could probably get a one acre pond.

There are always issues when you dig but just identify underground stuff. Some of it may be able to be rerouted.

Ponds can definately affect neightbors. In the city or suburbs, they can also effect your Insurance rates, taxes, resale values, etc.

Yes, you probably should look for a bigger parcel of land. I would want to control all of the necessary overflow area to make sure my neighbor up the hill didn't put in his own pond or do some terracing that cuts me off from needed overflow.

Make sure you check the set back distances before you purchase. Our township requires a 75-foot set back from the property line, which can shrink your maximum pond size on smaller parcels. There are a couple homeowners in trouble right down the road from me who excavated their ponds and actually connected them across their common property line.

If i were starting over I would not build a pond any smaller than 1 1/2 acres,2 acres would be an overall good size pond to grow just about anything.I would guess to get a 2 acre pond to look nice on your property you would probably need about 3 1/2-4 acres.be sure and have plenty of property to work with, if not the wife gets mad if you walk out the house and fall in water 3 feet outside the door.