Re: How Deep Should A Pond Be?

Posted by John in La on January 18, 2015 at 08:25:39 from (96.33.136.54):

In Reply to: How Deep Should A Pond Be? posted by spudm on January 18, 2015 at 06:33:05:

It really depends on where you live.
While some of these guys may have good reasons for saying deeper the better in the south 6 feet deep is about right.

You need 3 feet of water 3:1 sides to prevent aquatic life from growing on the bottom and anything over 4 feet deep does not create any more habitat for fish. You also run into stratification problems the deeper you go.
So digging the pond 6 feet deep gives you some room for silting.

Any size pond is good if it is for aesthetics. Let your taste and needs determine the size.
If you want fish the size is determined by the species and if you will feed them.
A small pond can accommodate stocked catfish that are fed but you need at least 1 acre if you want bass to spawn and survive along side bluegill.

• Farm ponds

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