Rod, like everything else, it all depends.

Would each have adequate runoff?

Would each be stocked with the same fish?

My very personal opinion is to go for one pond. It’s kinda like having 4 girl friends with similar but different personalities. I would go nuts trying to manage 4 ponds. And also go broke.

But, if your goal includes 4 different environments with different fish, go for it.

I personally think having a forage pond to raise groceries for other fish makes sense. Alan Hall has that.

I personally have 2. One is 1 acre and the other is 1/4 acre. But, they are 1 mile apart. So, they really don’t compliment each other.

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