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re: How much does it cost to have a pond dug?
Posted on 3/11/21 at 12:05 pm to AUriptide
Posted on 3/11/21 at 12:05 pm to AUriptide
I just had a 1/4 acre pond dug and used the dirt onsite for a pad for a new shop. It cost me $55 per truck load (9-10CY) to dig, load, dump at the pad, and spread it.
I'd imagine you could get it done for free or much cheaper if the company that was doing it was able to sell the dirt or use it somewhere else.
I'd imagine you could get it done for free or much cheaper if the company that was doing it was able to sell the dirt or use it somewhere else.
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Posted on 3/11/21 at 1:58 pm to AUriptide
Ponds are expensive and I was paid to dig mine. I got $10 per load that was removed out of it because it was sold for select fill in the area.
Of course, I went a little overboard but it will cost you more than you think. Mine is 5 acres, 25' deep in the deepest part. I have only about 8 acres of runoff into it so I put in a well which was $10k... Have a concrete boat ramp and have had fun stocking it slowly. But it costs money if done right. Mine is primarily a bluegill and bass lake. Have 8' of water since last april and I stocked bluegill and minnow in the summer and fall. Introduced small 4-6" bass this year. Stocking minnows and bluegill each months runs me about $300-600 a month initially for probably the first year. Then probably half that amount after that to maintain.
It can be extremely rewarding but you have to love it and be willing to spend money to keep it nice.
I would assume $5 per cubic yard for dig and haul off, or $3 per cubic yard if you can put it onsite. I would assume you are around 15000-20000 cubic yards.
Of course, I went a little overboard but it will cost you more than you think. Mine is 5 acres, 25' deep in the deepest part. I have only about 8 acres of runoff into it so I put in a well which was $10k... Have a concrete boat ramp and have had fun stocking it slowly. But it costs money if done right. Mine is primarily a bluegill and bass lake. Have 8' of water since last april and I stocked bluegill and minnow in the summer and fall. Introduced small 4-6" bass this year. Stocking minnows and bluegill each months runs me about $300-600 a month initially for probably the first year. Then probably half that amount after that to maintain.
It can be extremely rewarding but you have to love it and be willing to spend money to keep it nice.
I would assume $5 per cubic yard for dig and haul off, or $3 per cubic yard if you can put it onsite. I would assume you are around 15000-20000 cubic yards.
Posted on 3/11/21 at 2:13 pm to Houston Texas Tiger
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Stocking minnows and bluegill each months runs me about $300-600 a month initially for probably the first year. Then probably half that amount after that to maintain.
Whoa those are crazy numbers!!
Other than putting catfish and white perch in our pond every few years we haven't had to bluegill or bass in there in literally decades. The only minnows we have every put were some initially and then whatever we have left after fishing are poured into the pond (which by the way creates a feeding frenzy for the bass). I put Florida bass in there myself when I was first able to drive. Took them directly from the wildlife and fisheries office and put them in the pond. This was late 80s. I am still catching descendants of those bass and bluegill today.
The only problem we have is that the white perch won't reproduce. We end up catching them all out until I restock.
We have a similar situation. We sold dirt when I was a teenager to build two bridges. Had them make a pond. It is about the same size and depth as yours.
I guess my point is that you have more than put enough fish in there. Let nature take it's course this spring and you won't need to stock anymore. Feed the bream and eat every one you catch.
Edit to add: You still have to watch your fish population though (i.e. too many/little bream or bass) and adjust your take accordingly.
This post was edited on 3/11/21 at 2:15 pm
Posted on 3/11/21 at 2:34 pm to TigerDeacon
its just the initial stocking that is expensive. I imagine soon I will just stock rosie red and shiners with the occasional bluegill. Once the bass take off they should be fine, just want to make sure they have a continuous food supply. Its a fun process and worth it to me.
Posted on 3/11/21 at 4:14 pm to Houston Texas Tiger
I'm picking up my fish for initial stocking next Tuesday, can't wait. Though much smaller setup than what you have
Posted on 3/12/21 at 8:43 am to Mark Makers
congrats. would like to see your setup with it all. Thought about doing a post about the construction of mine. it was 2.5 years worth of digging, with water for the past 9 months and fish for the last 5.
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