How Do You Create A Commercial Fish Pond?
Constructing a commercial fish pond is often challenging and costly. But the completed pond construction can be more than a valuable business asset — it can be a habitat for wildlife and a recreational area as well. And because the project is no small task, the process of planning, building, licensing and stocking the pond should be handled with care and attention to detail. Careful planning and research should go into the construction of your pond. But to start out, get an idea about the basics of creating the pond. Plan out your pond. Decide that type of fish you want in your pond — research the type of freshwater fish that will be able to thrive in your water’s climate and the best time of year to stock them. Consult your state’s department of natural resources guidelines on stocking fish — like which fish are banned and which are desired. Decide how large a pond you want — you’ll need at least 1/4 acre to support a substantial amount of fish. Review all relevant state and local
