Ponds
Ever wonder where the fish that stock your pond or lake come from? This family may have raised them.
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An island in your pond can protect waterfowl and shorebirds that use it as escape cover, nesting habitat, and for feeding.
With the right landscaping, your pond can become an oasis on your property, both for people and wildlife.
The pond owner's daydream goes something like this: It is evening and the sun is setting, spiking golden rays onto the crystal surface of the water. Earlier in the day, a string of prize-worthy fish was caught and now you re watching the kids jump off the dock near a small flock of ducks that have taken up residence in the reeds.
Ice fishing, skating, and even a friendly game of hockey are all great ways to spend time with your family outdoors in the winter. But even if the weather has been cold, that doesn't necessarily mean the ice on your pond is safe.
With a dock on your pond, you've got a place to dangle your feet in the water and get your line even closer to the fish.
Fishing in your pond is a great way to relax, and a wonderful activity to share with the entire family. To avoid having to make a trip to the bait shop every time you want to cast a line, however, you can raise your own minnows.
Stocking your pond with trout is easier than you might think, even if you live in an area with hot summers. Brown trout and rainbow trout are two species that are well suited to warmer temperatures. They'll thrive as long as your pond is at least ten feet deep and you stock them in the fall before the weather gets too cold.
The red and white bobber floats serenely on the surface of the pond. Then twitching slightly, it plunges out of sight.
