Pond Boss Forums POND CONSTRUCTION Creating habitat Need advice before I fill my pond

Hey Bdog,

If it was my pond (and it is not!) I would cover the liner with a foot or more of relatively stone free clay or soil and maybe add a few spawning shelves out of the clay as well. My thought is the clay "liner" will protect the man-made liner from tears and allow you to add some pea gravel spawning substrate suitable for your BG and LMB as well as any vegetation or habitat you might choose to add later. IMO the pond is too small for crappie but the other fish on your wish list are doable in moderation.

Not a pro...just my 1 cent

Bill D.