ECSWCD Pond Management

1. Pond Services

The District offers a pond planning service for Erie County residents that would like to construct a pond for wildlife, recreational and fire protection uses. This service assists potential pond owners in the evaluation, layout and design of "simple" ponds less than 1 acre in size.

2. Pond Management

Owning a pond can involve many issues, some more complex than others. This link provides information for managing and maintaining a healthy pond. Even though the information found here is fairly comprehensive, additional pond information can be found through specific searches on the internet.

3. Fish Management

For most people, having a pond usually means having fish as well. The fish management information provided includes basic recommendations on species selection, stocking rates and applicable licenses. The District also has a Fish Stocking Program which is an annual sale of Largemouth Bass and Fathead Minnows in the Summer, and Rainbow and Brook Trout in the Fall. Reference our home webpage for program updates.

USDA NRCS "Ponds-Planning, Design, Construction" Agricultural Handbook 590
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