Steve, welcome to Pond Boss.

First, make sure there are NO rocks in the dam. It should be well packed soil with about a 50/50 ratio of clay and soil.


It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP