Building NEW UNIQUE FISH POND STRUCTURE - 10,000+ Rocks, Sunken Log Jam, Super Deep

In this video we work on the next step in converting a mud bottoms catfish pond into a sparkling clear mountain stream water for trout. We sink down some dead spruce trees into the depths of the pond to create a log jam which will provide shelter to the trout and shade. This will be crucial to their survival in the summer months as temperatures and water depths become a factor.
Transforming MUDDY POND into CRYSTAL TROUT HEAVEN!!! - 10,000+ Rocks, Sunken Log Jam, Now 20 ft Deep
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We've add over 10,000 rocks over top of geotextile fabric and sink a 10 ft, 21 diameter grain bin to the bottom of the original muddy trout pond to create crystal clear trout waters. Thanks to Cabela's and Bass Pro Shops and Princess Auto for your help in making this video!
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Unfortunately my pond in Northern Ontario is adjacent a swamp that is filled with muck and clay soil which makes a total mess for a trout pond, but we are doing something to fix this.
The pond trout are coming belly up and dying for some unknown reason. I spend the day trying to figure out why all the pond fish are dying. I test the water temperature, make sure the fish are getting food and oxygen, and check the water clarity.
The fastest way to dig a big pond is to use the help of a qualified excavator. This excavator normally digs out house foundations and the operator has years of experience digging giant holes in the ground and removing mountains of material.
In the previous episode we had Clarke from Lyndon Trout Ponds and Fish Hatchery measure water quality of our fish pond for oxygen and water temperature. This pond was also monitored year round to see if it holds enough water and has the depth the fish need to stay cold. Rainbow trout need good to excellent water quality and plenty of oxygen. Water flow is an asset to help fish spawn. We discovered that the water in our pond is filled continuously with the help of ground water and is very cold, even in the summer. Trout will die if water gets above 25 degrees Celsius. Shade also helps keep water cool and our pond is sheltered for a good part of the day with trees.
You will need to find out what kind of soil you are working with. Is it clay, clay-loam and sandy loam are best for holding water. You will want to avoid limestone, shale, sand and gravel-they leak. Except in our case since the gravel is actually part of the ground water, which is ideal. You can ask around to find out if your pond will leak or will hold water year round. You don't want your pond to dry up in the middle of the summer.
Our plan to excavate the remainder of the pond, pushing the size out to about a half acre in size and a water depth of around 8 feet. 15 feet is more ideal, but our base is shale and therefore can not be dug any deeper.
A trout pond is very difficult to establish, but it is very possible to do correctly if you know what the fish need.
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[@Erabada]

it has been a blast,thank you

[@newdogatplay]

Maybe something on the top edge of the grain ben to stop it from cutting ur fishing line might be a good idea. Split garden hose make or black plastic water line screwed on from outer edge so screws are not on the inside edge of ben to cause snags

[@pessiman8960]

I'm not an expert but watch the zinc galvanizing on the grain bin doesn't cause issues.

[@kevinlittle9483]

Awesome! Good to see you Chris! Time for another survival challenge with Jeremy soon?! Hint hint!😉😉😉

[@donaldnorth3714]

I only wish I could go six months in the future to see what the pond will look like and how the fish are making out. What a tremendous project you guys have accomplished.

[@yokomzare201]

When you chaining up your logs, keep your chain pulling from the bottom. It will tend to lift the load out of the snow and dirt.

[@pacop1196]

Hey Chris, love the pond series, how's your health? I have a daughter that we have had to deal with food sensitivities with her and it took years to get her gut healthy. I am praying for you and your family blessings from Florida.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

I tried some antibiotics to try to calm things down, but it didn't really work.

[@Wi_Yeti_Official]

I wish I would’ve had a source of rocks like you guys to do the same to my pond. Maybe in like ten years when it needs a makeover or something… We just got a big rain and finally it’s filled. Damn is holding strong and overflow is working as it should. Can’t wait for the gills and perch to be delivered

[@mrhalfstep]

I've seen foresters use a curled up piece of sheet steel to form a sort of sled face on the front of logs that they were pulling through the woods. (think car hood flipped upside down) It helped them ride up over low stumps and deflect off of standing trees. They just punched a hole in the curled front to pass the dragline through and pilled the front of the logs onto the sheet.After passing the dragline through the hole it was wrapped around and fastened to the logs. It worked really well and would probably keep the snow from building up in front of your logs and stalling you out. Just an idea.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Great idea!

[@martyparsons8395]

Have you thought about using a recirculation pump and building a small waterfall for aeration purposes?

[@PatterningNature]

I missed you channel brother. Had 500+ subs but fell into a pretty dark place last year & deleted my channel... Now I'm back into the light & re-created it so I can start over. I have been slowly subscribing to everyone I use to love to watch & I'm happy to see you're still producing content!!!!!! Stay well & God bless from Red Lake, Ontario!

[@drakemonacelli2511]

Super excited to see how this is going to turn out!!

[@jessebuckley6867]

Perfect way to start my morning. Loving this series and it’s so cool to see you uploading a bit again

[@ryangrissom3532]

Most people building a pond - tons of money and contractors brought in. Canadians building a pond - calls a few buddies over to hang out

[@Rockhead81]

Love the pond updates Chris I can't believe you guys dug down 20 feet hell of alot of work 💪🏽 that spring is perfect for keeping those fish healthy and cool 🙌🏽

[@joefy7225]

Great Series! Don't feel burdened you don't add walleyes 😎

[@joelanthony3308]

Just awesome love it! And I can’t wait to see the adventures this summer

[@johnnyharperscoutstable5386]

Nuts. I thought the ring was gonna be the body of the pond. There’s actually water around it. I figure you gotta soak the logs so they don’t float away. Can’t wait till you finish the rocks and fill it. Then the pumps, algae control, bog…🐸🍺🔪🔥

[@oldinuselesshancox5194]

Excellent post cuz Yep ya definitely gonna see a improvement in pond water quality 🤔 will freshwater mussels grow in it? Could ya get a older breeder from that fram an see if it lays eggs And do Could freshwater crays ( as we call them work to Just for more ta cach in cook Also ya'all have ta get lord don ta officially open pond with fist skinny dip of spring

[@allenenabnit7078]

Can’t wait to see this all done I think you have a great idea on the logs on top

[@MrLucas1012]

It’s a clutch alignment tool. Both Mac Tools and Snap-On Tools sell it as a clutch alignment tool. I’ve got three if you need one! Good job guys! Determined for a clear trout pond. I’m amazed at the project. Lots of labor to do most of the work by hand. Keep up the good fight and good luck. I’ve watched you both for a long time. Great work both pond and video!

[@tylersmith1360]

My snap on guy here in Buffalo NY calls them lady slippers

[@AlChafeMYBACKSTEP]

That's quite an undertaking, looks great though,

[@gene_takavic57]

Don showed up! Now is when the real work begins. You guys are not missing any details on this pond. Great job!

[@Tomtenisse3]

Greatfull for the consistency recently!

[@Q-BinTom]

I’m sure all your hard work is going to pay off. Can’t wait to see how it turns out you guys keep it going

[@kabardanhiburan4797]

Keren banget nih konten dan channel seni bertahan hidup dan makanannya aneh-aneh 😃😄🤣👍

[@DonGrigorianFishing]

The water would need to sit higher than the grain bins by a significant amount otherwise ascetically it’s not going to look nice…Cause as is it’s more of a deep trout hole rather than a trout pond now 😂

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

We are hoping that it will be around 10 ft lower at max height! We will find out.

[@DonGrigorianFishing]

@@TheWoodedBeardsman can’t wait to see it bro 👍🏼🤩

[@tomarbo8084]

I believe it’s called a spud wrench

[@MintNickel1]

The top of that silo isn’t much higher than what the bottom of the pond used to be

[@brendabinau1187]

What an awesome talented family you have!!!

[@greggmouritzen7478]

I think you might need a retaining wall for that "shaded" area. Maybe a cement culvert and some larger rocks. I like how your idea of backfilling around the rest. I suggest with with rocks instaad of dirt, all the way to the rim. I keep looking at the rim and thinking of someone jumping in and hitting that edge. It doesn't matter how you hit it, it's gonna hurt. That "Stiffener should help

[@trogdor8764]

I'm confused about the benefit of the little nook you built on the outside of the bin. It seems like you've created a barrier, and now the small area under the logs will be highly oxygenated, but the large area of water inside the walls of the bin will be poorly oxygenated. Wouldn't it have been better to have the logs span the bin, and put the aerator down there? Or do you plan on installing a second aerator for inside the bin?

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

We are planning to do another aerator in the main compartment as well!

[@schizogardener]

lets go! Been looking forward to the new uploads

[@colbyjohnson5558]

Bring back your old survival videos

[@Runner-Boy]

Add some ducks after its finished

[@Halifaxbomber2]

I hope the zinc in the galvanizing isn't toxic to the fish. I'm sure you checked with the hatchery.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

I did, and Clarke from Lyndon's said it would be ok.

[@knockharder3554]

Thankful that you are back making videos.

[@irishcoffee6894]

LOL just saw the attempt with the logs. Why didn't he put under the front side a curved piece of metal or so, which keeps the front vends of the logs on top of the snow instead of digging in it. 😁😁

[@fishawk90]

If the pond was do be done the most permitive way without any fish pellets what can be use as a natural food source for the trout?

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

It would be a full time job, but you could pick nightcrawlers at night. Or attract maggots with meat, insects with habitat like grass edges for grasshoppers and the like.

[@Bioassasin01]

Cannot wait to see the videos this summer. All this work is gonna make that pond amazing

[@mjsbes1]

Why would you use that galvanized steel ring. Its just going to rust away

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

It was cheap...it will rust with time. I guess we find out how long to see if it's worth it.

[@christianwagner8563]

This series has been awesome!

[@donaldeugenealford4080]

Chris it's just hard to imagine the work and time on your trout pond,it's starting to look amazing,I think in the long run,this hard work will pay of with a successful trout pond,so cool Chris.👍☘️😎

[@samdarling1665]

Is rust not bad for the trouts health? In a small body of water like this

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

It should be fine according to Clarke at Lydon's Trout Hatchery.

[@cevagovago2774]

👍👍

[@moreucme2797]

crow foot bar google it lol

[@pacop1196]

Hey Chris, I have one more question for you and your brother, when are you opening "Kevin's Backyard BBQ and Day Spa?"

[@Slackware1995]

make sure that you buy zinc sacrificial anodes for boats or this bin will rust out quickly. It would have made more sense to rent a larger escavator from the beginning. Large enough that it would have sat outside of the pond and dug down. That way you wouldn't be pushing the sides in as much while digging. Combined with how much quicker it would have dug, this would have been much faster. While digging out the pond, the grain bin could have been constructed out of the pond and then lowered in with the escavator. Then you could put geo over the bin, and backfilled outside the bins with dirt. Then create the pond contours and placing rocks for the bottom of the pond. A final layer of geo over the pond contours and layers of rock. Also building der water water proof "creeks" for the springs that would direct their water into the bin. If you will have waterfall(s), make sure to run a big enough pipe before putting in the final rock layers. With how deep this pond is, the trout will be safe from predators. If you want, put in a dead tree in the bottom. This will give you a pond that you can safely jump into.

[@jamesbell8861]

This is the kinda stuff we Canadian Boys do to keep out of trouble. Now I wanna go dig a hole in my back 40 !!!! I've got me a little ... 'hole envy' !!!

[@mrhalfstep]

The tool is called a "drift" or a "drift pin" or, if it is somewhat larger than yours, a "drift bar". If it had an open end wrench on the untapered end it would be called a "spud wrench". Probably the most accurate name, considering that you are using it the way that you are, would be a "bull pin". It is strictly for aligning two holes.

[@kingrafa3938]

I'm pretty sure that all the hardwork you guys put on that pond will have a positive result in the end 💯 Can't wait for the next video of this pond series.

[@NoizyBearBearOfficial]

This was one of the things why I subscribed to Deermeatfordinner, ever since he got famous he just gave up his pond and don’t do any updates on it at all. I hope you keep the pond in future videos and make plenty of updates on it. 👍🏽

[@pastorkristoffer4074]

Love the pond but you have ruined your channel. Please go out in the bush and make a video and let the pond go for a minute. Your fans are awaiting a survival challenge or a catch and cook or just a build something in the wild. Personally the pond is awesome. Just add something in between so that we can enjoy what we really love about the wooded beardsman. And that is nature!

[@tenaciousbeep1802]

19:38 Bet you guys could be PLINKO champions!

[@vmoutsop]

The way it's setup it seems that the metal is going to be sharp and basically no one will able to swim in the pond without hurting/killing themselves. I maybe wrong but it doesn't look safe.

[@michaelscarberry1921]

Awesome work you guys. Definitely shows dedication

[@xnorcal831x]

Please think of adding pumps to move water as well as oxygenate they water better. I would wash the pond with the pump once it's all done. The silt should collect at the bottom. Clean that out. Then let fill. You need a spot with some plants in a corner that way the intake for the pump creates a draw. The plant roots will act as a filter and keep fish away from the pump. Put the pump in a pipe with holes drilled inside the pipe. Put a "p trap" style top for water to enter but not plants. You can do this for the overflow as well since it has constant water. Looks really good to me. Maybe metal bracing from the top of panels to a couple anchors inner the rocks is my only improvement I could think of. Amazing work

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

The only problem with the pump is that we don't have any power to run them, so we need something that will run off solar. We'll try.

[@galaxykid8573]

So basically your gonna build a dock for the fish to hide so birds and what not can't swoop down and steal your fish and I'm sure you can walk out onto it right???

[@irishcoffee6894]

Hi Chris, nice project ! Are you putting in water lilies as well ? Gives the trout some cover too. You mentioned driftwood to give them cover, but you can also put in the edge willow in various ways. It cleans the water, gives shelter and perhaps also the opportunity to let a bucket with meat scraps hanging over the water so flies will lay eggs in it and maggots develop and fall in the water as food for the trouts. (Just an idea) Good luck. I wish I could make here a pond that size. I'm now a little jealous. 😂😂😂

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Great ideas. Iffy on water lilies since they can choke out a pond quickly.

[@irishcoffee6894]

@@TheWoodedBeardsman personally, I never had that issue in my (small) pond with goldfish. Okay, goldfish is way different to trout. But in a special container where they cannot grow out..... But you have a lot of knowledge around to build this pond. It should be good. But my idea would be together with the aerator try to get plants in it which can stand a reasonable current. And perhaps a fountain but that gives a higher possibility to a higher temp. in summer.

[@stevebrown4294]

That's a spud wrench Kevin, well its close because it has a pry lip instead of a box end.

[@quindouglas-johnson896]

strictly speaking i would say catspaw pry bar but in the real world would call in a podger. keep up the good work!

[@galaxykid8573]

You should also build a walk way from one side to the other for fishing swimming or what ever you chose to do with it...just an idea

[@heatherm2324]

too bad that metal is going to rust. Won't that interfere with the health of the fish? I think the idea of putting a concrete barrier around the tin would be a great idea. Use the outside of the barrier and then place the form outside of it and you have a perfect cement pond.

[@Hmfirestormz]

this is the most waste of time and worst pond ive ever seen. look up aquascape ecosystem ponds. you guys are doing it all wrong

[@MICKMAKO13]

In Australia we call them podgy bars...

[@flipr7]

It helps to hook the chain at the bottom of the logs. Instead of pulling the end into the ground, it will pick it up.

[@chrisgo420]

A buddy of mine used a portable on demand water heater in a shed with a tank of water he ran hoses out to the pond had a couple going around the edge of the pond in the water to keep the pawn from freezing up

[@pipeosaurs]

You should get fancy and make a stone walkway around the pond with a stone statue of an angel pissing

[@PenntuckytheCrag]

Not just oxygen but. Maybe not cold enough also

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Gonna be awesome 👌

[@teamantizonk]

Nice video master .. . Like .. Super master .lets hunter .hihihi

[@ronal7214]

love these vds and i´m damn hype about the next one about the pond

[@andrewdow8326]

If you have stumps in the ground rip them out root an all wash the bottom of it an use those as structure an it’s natural

[@Bioassasin01]

Skip to 19:15 for some primal satisfaction, big rock throw

[@galaxykid8573]

Or a walk around circle all the way around it for the same purpose

[@JustSomeGuy67]

Love seeing grant smoking the wax pen! @5:00 look at his left hand lol

[@retroandgaming]

Trout like to hide if they get scared and their quick about it. If you have a perfect hiding spot in your pond and something scares the fish you will end up with all the trout in that one spot. If you have enough fish, they get scared and a small enough hiding space they end up there, use up all the oxygen and inadvertently kill themselves. Ensure that you have oxygen in that hiding spot or take this into consideration at least when deciding on how many fish to add to the pond.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Sounds good. I'll move the aerator so it's under the log jam.

[@user-zj5rz9os8g]

I get happy when you upload ☺️ some real s*** to watch

[@jonathangraves]

Great progress guys!

[@bornloser113]

I can't wait to see the final product! Are you guys going to add any plants or install natural wetlands?

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Hoping so!

[@kenfoster4256]

Words of encouragement " go faster" 🤣🤣🤣

[@hemansr3893]

Kevin, it's a "Lady Foot" bar...

[@onemoreround6820]

I don't think that this is OSHA approved

[@joshweaver4729]

I’m not sure people fully appreciate the scale of this job. I’m sure the camera doesn’t do it justice. Great job bro, should be a ton of fun come spring/summer.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Agreed. Mixed reactions...it was an absolute massive project.

[@nikonelson3186]

Currently cooking some salmon with your woodobo. Love this stuff as much as I love your videos. Keep it up

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Yum!

[@adamsmith3996]

I guess it serves a purpose but I just hate that grain bin in there.

[@MountainMoonAdventures.]

This is going to be awesome when you get it finished and stocked!👍Exciting!!! Looking forwards to the next videos👍😊..Hammie

[@cookscatapults]

Hahahaha Crazy AWesomenesssss

[@ReasontoLiveAdventures]

That going to look super cool, and be very functional. On a personal note, the darn tumor(oligodendroglioma) is going to require another surgery;which will be done on the 13th anniversary of the first grand mal seizures putting me into a coma. 🤙

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Sorry to hear that man. I hope surgery goes well.

[@ReasontoLiveAdventures]

If all goes well, I plan on buying a nice Kevlar canoe and seeing Algonquin park.🛶

[@davidklug5623]

Tool = Line up bar/ lady’s heel

[@corollaae8645]

Maybe a IBC tote water filter for the clay at the bottom before you all put fist in. Suck the clay out as best as you can.

[@stevedue4485]

seems like the trout will have to come up to top layer to then go back down to deep part, i might have cut some access panel say 1foot square hole in panels? just a few of them.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Yeah, I did think of that too. That may be a project for 2nd season. I didn't want to compromise the grain bin first year, let's see how it holds up before cutting any holes in it, and see how the fish use it too.

[@ronniecockburn3761]

Looks like a poadger tae me, Scotland

[@JennyMack]

37:00 maybe you solved the muck issue. The aerator is the cause of the muddy water. Maybe you only needed to put that on a concrete platform. 🤔

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

It only causes a problem as soon as it's put in the pond. The biggest issue is likely coming from the fish swimming around tbh.

[@p38kris]

Thanks for the upload WB

[@hejdingamleraev]

You could just sink a cement tube (or whatever you call them) down there for shade and protection

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Yup, for sure. I'm trying to keep it as natural as possible. Obviously minus the grain bin :)

[@GalensFishing]

Brown trout would do really well in there. We stock them they grow crazy fast and are very strong. There is a great guy name Bruce from Owen sound has them. Maybe you get your rainbow from there already?

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

I got all my fish from Lyndon Trout Hatchery, but it would be fun to add in a few brown and brook trout! Maybe I'll look him up!

[@GalensFishing]

@@TheWoodedBeardsman ya he has rainbows as well. But brown trout are something special! They would get dark yellow in your pond there

[@outdoorsforachange]

This is pretty sweet, boys.

[@Mellthorn]

Hell... So you can enjoy summah!

[@allenenabnit7078]

Why didn’t you put liner on inside of bin on floor and cover with rocks to hold down the clay at bottom? After all that work think it would pay to do it.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

After a year to let it settle, we'll muck out the bottom of the grain bin again, then consider putting in a solid bottom where it dips down (no bed rock). That way, we can continue to keep the depth of the pond as the silt accumulates over the years.

[@adeadcrab]

just catch some fish already

[@ominith1]

i've always heard that is called a lady foot

[@bwcok7947]

Did you guys check out the bottom and sides of the pond with a metal detector to see what kind of treasures were hidden there? Maybe some gold?

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Next time we'll check on the bedrock for gold!

[@gregwright392]

Sort of surprised you didn't put that liner on the bottom indside the grain bin n covered it with gravel in rock.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

There was too much ice a debris still at the very bottom which the weather prevented us from completing.