Book recommendation for building a lake?

Charles Clear

5 year old buck +
I am very green on building a pond or small lake. I am not sure where to begin or have no idea about the pipe needed for overflow and etc. Can someone recommend a good book to help me get started? First adventure is going to be a small pond for blue gill then hopefully a lake. Thank you!
 
I believe you will find everything you need to know on this forum:


There is lots to learn but many very knowledgeable people there.

-John
 
"Just add water" is the book pond boss people often recommend. https://www.pondboss.com/item?id=163

We have a 12 acre lake on our property and it is a lot of fun. Just got my second bluegill feeder today.
 
a pond is overwhelming sometimes... I currently have one under construction .Gonna shake out between 2 and 2.5 acres. There's a lot to consider.
 
I believe you will find everything you need to know on this forum:


There is lots to learn but many very knowledgeable people there.

-John

These fellas are the HT of pond management......worth a visit

bill
 
^^^ on Pond Boss ... they are go to place everything pond related.
 
I will toss a vote in for pond boss,... thought the forum was really good...the magazine was maybe a bit overrated had it for a year and let it go.

This is a good read... I have the book

Wetland Restoration and Construction - A Technical Guide Paperback – October 1, 2011​

by Thomas R. Biebighauser (Author)
 

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I will toss a vote in for pond boss,... thought the forum was really good...the magazine was maybe a bit overrated had it for a year and let it go.

This is a good read... I have the book

Wetland Restoration and Construction - A Technical Guide Paperback – October 1, 2011​

by Thomas R. Biebighauser (Author)
Thank you! I bought it. Some good info.
 
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