Pond Boss Forums POND CONSTRUCTION Creating habitat New 1/3 Acre pond structure help

JLS

Congrats on both your first post and your new pond!

You're right in thinking structure right now prior to any rains that may fill it making placement arduous.

Bob Lusk recommends placing your structure in depths of 3-6' - this water is used most of the year by your fish. Bob also recommends keeping structure limited to 10-20% of your pond. Too much structure can spread out the fish, and also make fishing difficult.

Some guys love cedars, some prefer pvc trees/bushes/globes. It's a personal thing - pvc lasts forever and can be easily moved if you need to. However, pvc requires assembling. Cedars are more difficult to move as they become waterlogged and heavy and will decompose over 5 years. However, cedars are obviously free and there's no assembly required.

I agree with DD2 and would chose 3-4 locations and place your shallow structure there. Maybe use one tree/globe/bush/cedar in each location. Your BG will find protection there from your LMB and CC, and will also act as a concentration point for BG fishing.

I would suggest stocking your FHM this Summer yet, and don't forget to add spawning structure for them. I have used wooden pallets with great success - simply tie them to shore. Keep them shallow and watch the population explode.

I recommend using your rock/bricks to create ambush points for your LMB. Stacking them and making points or piles will always concentrate LMB for fishing.

Do you have any pictures of your pond? We love pics!

Welcome aboard again JLS!