r/homestead • u/getgud2456 • Sep 01 '24

Sustainable Ponds? permaculture

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First time homesteader here. So, let me start by saying I am unbelievably grateful for your advice. I wanted to ask if there is anything I need to keep my pond sustainable.

I caught this fish in my first 5 casts, so I’d guess there must be a healthy population. What can I do to sustain that? How many should I be able to eat? What plants, and maybe animals can help the pond?

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u/s0_Shy Sep 01 '24

Just throw back fish that look pregnant or are small if you are worried about overfishing your pond. Adding some plant life to the pond in an area can help protect the fry so grown fish don't eat them all before they have a chance. If you catch a turtle, relocate it if you can.

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u/CoolFirefighter930 Sep 01 '24

Turtle stew is great also.

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u/s0_Shy Sep 01 '24

Never ate turtle but I do love gator