Fish Pond Management Introduction Private ponds, also called farm ponds, represent tremendous fishing potential in Indiana. There are over 40,000 ponds in the state. Average pond size is about one acre.
Many new ponds continue to be constructed each year.
While most ponds are found in southern Indiana, they are widely distributed throughout the Hoosier state. This booklet has been prepared for pond owners who wish to make the most of their pond's fishing potential. Unfortunately, many Indiana ponds do not provide the kind of fishing they're capable of producing. Good fishing doesn't just happen. It's the result of proper fish management.