Hi Minnesota,
I live in Belle Plaine, Mn. My pond is dug in clay soil, but I have a seep. When deciding where to dig my pond, I got the old devining rod out. I knew there was an undergroud spring on the farm. Just didnt know where. The devining rod found it. Also known as a water witch. I figured if I found the spring, it would keep my pond full. After digging all day, they found the spring 3 feet up from the bottom of my pond. The pond is 17 feet deep. I didn't think the spring would be that deep. To make a long story short, I forgot about hydrostatic pressure, and instead of water going into my pond, it leaks out. So my pond has a slow leak all year round. I wish I could afford a big liner for it.
The D.N.R. told me I can't fish out of my own pond, without a fishing license! I almost laughed in his face! He said I had to buy fish from the D.N.R hathery, buy a license, then I could fish on my own property. I went fishing, put them in my pond and that was that. I guess it's ok for the kids to catch fish and bring them home, but that is just what someone told me. I don't do much fishing, so if I want to restock the pond, I will have to buy them. Oh well!! Good luck with your pond!! I hope it get it restored.
Last edited by luvmypond; 08/17/09 11:17 PM.
