also check out B.A.S.S website for information. I know that the head of BASS, Ray something or another built a private lake/pond and there may be some info on that. Also LDWF has a division to help you out.
12 acres will be one hell of a pond/lake.
I always wanted to build one and did a lot of research. You need some good, deep water so the fish can get in there when it is cold. Also some shallow water, say 3', for spawning areas - preferably with a sandy or pea gravel bottom. An island in the middle will give you some more fish attraction area. I would make mine longways if you can and narrow. Make it north to south and make sure you have trees on both ends to minimize wave action. pond will be clearer and allow you to fish out of the wind. I would also make my island run so that you can plant trees on it to further provide wind block. If you can make it with some jagged edges this will give you some points to fish like in a real lake.
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