3 Tips for Building Your Own Fishing Lake

If you’re tired of spending hours on the shore and waiting for the non-existent fish to bite, you might consider building your own lake where the catch is always good. It’ll take a bit of effort to construct, but the end results will be worth it. As a bonus, a fishing lake can mean great things for your property value! Here are just a few tips for getting started with your private fishing sanctuary.

3 Tips for Building Your Own Fishing Lake

1. Dig Your Hole

Your fishing hole should be anywhere from 3-12 feet deep. If it’s less than three, sunlight will reach the bottom of the hole and encourage the growth of weeds and algae; if it’s more than 12, you run the risk of the fish swimming so far down that you can’t reach them with your pole. 3-12 feet is the magic range.

2. Include Spill and Drainage Pathways

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