new pond (pics)

[chop_05]

I finally got some pictures of the new pond that I had dug for me. We got a bunch of rain this past weekend so there is some water sitting in it already. Already had a flock of 20 geese on it one day. Next year I will probably put a sandpoint well by it so there will always be water in it. Deepest spot is about 3 feet probably. What do you guys think I should plant around or in it to make it more attractive for waterfowl? I am going to put some nesting structures in it for ducks and geese. Would a goose nest on that big rock in the middle? Someone told me I coudl maybe sell it for money, anyone know how I might go about doing this? Might put a pit blind in it. Need it for 5 guys, any suggestions? Suggestions about any aspects of the pond are welcome. thanks
View from dirt pile
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view from opposite dirt pile
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[Kelly Rees]

Get a couple tubs of Strait Bait and then give me directions to it!

[SGTSLTR]

Kelly I got directions for ya! Just need the Strait Bait!

Good looking set up. Right near corn. Thats gonna be a killer spot when that corn comes down.

We have a set up just like that, only the pond has been there for 15+ years. Killer spot!

[hoosierhunter]

That's what I was thinking Kelly! I think I would drain it and plant the strait bait, let it get a stand, then flood her back up, push that remaining dirt all around the perimeter to create a levee for the pond, just enough to flood it up alittle, like about 8 or 10' off the "banks" about 1 or 2' high, just enough to hold some water. Looks killer!

[bullmn]

hey chop looks like it should work. Just wondering if myou know a guy by the name of Johnny Jackels that lives in Melrose. I used to work with him when I lived in St.Cloud. Just wondering.

[Max4Gooser]

Straitbait that thing and look out, it looks like you should have a killer spot for the future.