Hello all,
I found this site looking for info on fisheries close by. Lots of good information and I think it is a great site. My ponds are a hobby started out of necessity. When I bought my property and moved here 9 years ago it was a muddy MESS! The previous owners had raised cattle allowing them in the creek. It was dead and a serious run off problem. I have spent hours building berms, directing the runoff to filter through the fields and cleaning out the manure. I had the state folks here after a few years to get permission to dig a separate pond and even though I had done things I should have discussed with them first I was complimented and they even sent me a nice letter. In all honesty moving here to the country from a populated area I thought I would have more freedom. Long story maybe for another post. I very much appreciate all the good info I have gotten already. I felt I needed to join. My projects are ongoing and I will post pictures as soon as I learn how. My Grandson, Son, Daughter and I go fishing and then stock our ponds. So far so good as 2 weeks ago I wanted to grill a trout and the one I caught was 12 1/2 pound Rainbow.
Good eating cooked on the grill and big fun catching that big girl. Full of eggs.
Thank you all for your help.

Old Wood
Antique Reclaimed Lumber
Great Site!