Epalela fish pond Epalela fish pond A fish pond or fishpond is a controlled pond artificial lake or reservoir that is stocked with fish and is used in aquaculture for fish farming or is used for recreational fishing or for ornamental purposes In the medieval European era it was typical for monasteries and castles small partly self sufficient communities to have a fish pond History During the winter supplying fresh food for a castle garrison was a constant struggle Although meat would be available from deer parks this couldn t supply the needs of the whole household A fish pond provided an elegant solution As long as there was a natural flow of water into the pond fish required no feeding and were available all year round There would usually be a series of ponds with fish being moved between them as they grew Wikipedia School and university projects Polytechnic of Namibia Inamutila O D Anghuwo 200723791 External links Link 1