Fixing a Pond/Enlarging a Pond

[publican57]

I have a friend who bought a property with a pond. They are considering enlarging the pond. They may need to drain it to do so.

I am wondering if someone can refer me to some people that may do the following:

1. Look at pond.
2. Determine if it needs to be drained to be enlarged.
3. Once drained, enlarged and refilled with water; advise on how to stock it.

By the way; we are not sure that there is a natural spring.

Thank you for all replies.

[Dizzle]

http://kdfwr.state.ky.us/pdf/farmpondbooklet.pdf?lid=1892&NavPath=C101C136


Look at page 2. I would start there. Hope that helps....

[Dizzle]

Oh SNAP!! Look at page 20

[fishcatcher]

I have always heard the the KY fish and wildlife would help out on these kind of things. Of course I also heard they will help stock the lake/pond but you have to allow others to fish for so many times a year.

Nick

[Fisherjoe]

I checked into the KDFWR angle a couple years ago. They will help with advice and/or labor. They stated that you did not have to open your water to the public. I did not pursue it any further so I don't know all the details. I would call them for details before you rule them out completely. They would have access to any info you need on how to renovate the pond correctly.

Joe

[RoadToad]

Kerry Prather did an excellent job putting together that pamphlet. I've never met him, but I've emailed him questions before and he's very helpful. A friend of mine has a pond that Kerry helped him stock, and he's done really well with it. Here's a listing of all the District Fisheries Biologists: http://fw.ky.gov/fishbiol.asp?lid=682&NavPath=C101C139
Pick yours from the list and contact them. They'll be an invaluable resource. And no, you don't have to allow the public to fish your lake.

[publican57]

Thanks for all the replies. I will research further.