Thanks for all the comments. Cecil, I would love to hear your input.
The pond would be about 25'X50'.. give or take. Not very big, but it what my land has to offer.
The pound would be lower than the creek, so siphon would be possible without a pump. I think the idea of the siphon going to the bottom of the pond makes a lot of sense. I do not need a lot of fish, maybe a couple dozen or so.
From what the man said Siphon and digging are two totally different circumstances. I do have it in writing through an e-mail. Is that good enough?
Thanks
Mark