Basic pond maintenance

[LMan1967]

I've recently gotten a place with a 2.5 acre pond, about 20 feet deep at the deepest point. It's fed by a well (no spring), and I was told that it is stocked (to what level I dont know) with carp, bream, and bass. Ive seen some carp near the surface that are about 2 feet long, but that's about it. I wouldnt know a bass from a shark otherwise.

I'd appreciate some advice on basic pond maintenance. Ive looked online but most everything I read is about maintaining a pond for sport fishing and growing the biggest bass, etc. I might drown a worm every now and then but Im not in the business of growing big sport fish. I just want a decent, healthy pond with a balanced fish population, and whatever other creatures come with that.

Can someone help? Im completely new to the pond thing. Thanks.

 

[Western]

There is allot of things you can do, some of them are even fun! Fish should be a good sign for starters.

Go to this web site. more info than you will care to know about ponds and their health. Make sure you go to the forums section.

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