I like that you all called it a pier. I'm going to steal that term.
Until now, we figured it will either be a DECK (if the pond never fills) or a DOCK (once it finally fills). When full, the water level should be about half-way under the
deck dock pier.
We stocked CC in April and two kinds of perch a few weeks ago (DH can't remember the species---the Wildlife Department guy gave them to him and said they'd make good fish food.) We'll add LMB this fall---provided we have adequate water. They will LOVE the crawdads!
