Fixing a Pond/Enlarging a Pond

[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.