Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations minimum pond size

That's not a very common question on this forum. Usually the question is along the lines of, how big can I make it.

If you've had a chance to read the post(s) on what people would do differently to their ponds if they had it to do over again, you'd see a reoccurring comment. People always wish their pond was bigger. I suppose it's like your house size. It works fine until you have kids, your friends begin moving up, or you start making more money. All the sudden you want a mansion.

But, to answer your question, I'd suggest this: Go out to an open area and take your fishing pole. Tie a weight to the end of the line and cast it as far as you can. Measure the length of the cast and add a couple yards. Whalla, you've got your small pond size.

You never want to be able to cast all the way across the widest part of your pond. That's like putting a hot tub in your back yard and trying convince your friends it's a swimming pool.