The NEW FISH POND is FINISHED (pond is full!!!) - First Maple Syrup at the Off Grid Log Cabin

The final efforts go into the backyard fish pond rehabilitation make-over! We add in the rest of the rocks, and review if the fish habitat works, and even get into some maple syrup at the off grid log cabin. Thanks to www.vigorpool.com/collections...
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.
Building UNIQUE POND STRUCTURE - 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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[@lpschick7237]

It will all be worth it in the end. Definitely makes you respect these lakes & ponds & all that is involved in making them successful. Great job everyone. What’s for dinner this summer?? Fish of course…😂

[@radagast6682]

Thank you for keeping us updated on the trout pond, and maple syrup making. FULL STOP!

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Thanks for the update! Your trout pond is an Epic undertaking.

[@davidfrye7138]

I love watching all the pond projects. I am taking notes for the small pond we are building at our cabin site.

[@donaldeugenealford4080]

Pond looking great,I hope u add cattails and other plants to help with cover and oxygen. Your syrup boil looks like it's going well.,I remember as a young kid helping my father gather birch and maple sap,they had barn on the edge of our woods with a big boil tank similar to yours. Ty for keeping us updated.👍☘️😎

[@jessebuckley6867]

This whole project has been so cool to watch! We really appreciate you taking everyone along for the journey. Day 1 subscriber for you and Kevin both! I’ll never give up on this channel. Awesome work guys keep it up!

[@earlshaner4441]

Good morning from Syracuse NY USA everyone thank you for sharing your adventures

[@christopherreid2433]

Best cooking channel on KZbin!

[@johnnylaan2775]

AGAIN.... Don is the MVP of the show, Woody just talks to the camera, Kevin always disappears on the tractor..... integral part of both channels...lol

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

hahaahah

[@catswambo9706]

Turn the sound down now and again to rest the ears - he is going to repeat a few times in any case. But worse is the neauseating fast side to side swinging of the camera. Please stop the swinging it makes viewing very unpleasant

[@user-zj5rz9os8g]

3rd time playing this.. I played it before bed, but I kept sleeping through the video 😂 frustration is real need to see the end 😅

[@jacobpugh9531]

Looking good so far. Minnows, crayfish, and white suckers to clean the rocks up. The suckers probably won't breed ,but their are a native cleaner. You might be able to ask your fish and game office about getting something like Wabash Pigtoe (Fusconaria flava) a freshwater mussel to help keep algae down as well. Also forms the basis of a food chain for things like crayfish. Plants can help with habitat for minnows and other food , but I know they can take over a pond. They also help with oxygenation. Elodea canadensis is what I would probably go with. I dunno if you want to put in anything other than trout in the pond. If you do, maybe lake white fish? Sorry for overthinking about all of this. The pond looks great and I really enjoy the content.

[@leefellows7863]

Appreciate you guys doing all this work for our entertainment ! Always a pleasure to watch. Thanks and peace.

[@MeThePeoples]

I'm excited for the spring and seeing the pond in full swing. I have high hopes!

[@NLGhostWolf]

Great series Chris I really enjoyed it. Looking forward to see it once completed. Did my first Maple sap to Maple Syrup collection and boil since I was a kid, Loved how it took me back to my childhood, brought back many wonderful childhood memories for me. But the taste of your own maple syrup is just Over the Top delicious. Although I don't comment on all your vids, I still follow your progress. Great Channel and content. Cheers

[@brendabinau1187]

Love you Chris! Keep keeping on!!!!

[@robmetcalfe8902]

Dude love your videos hope to see more hadn’t seen ya much until the pond series . Hope your health is good

[@jamesbell8861]

Sucks that we don't get any Maple Syrup on the Westcoast. But then we trade off with 3 days of snow in Victoria ... TOTAL !!!! I love the pond project ... Too much fun !!! I think you guys would be good to have a few beers with !!!

[@khaishyonghoo9812]

FULL Stop! Full pond \(",)/ That is awesome, be looking forward to the fish development in the upcoming videos. Many thanks for taking us along for this awesome journey

[@carmencunningham4904]

Superrrrrbbb! Great como siempre! Be blessed! Puerto Rico USA

[@flashgordon99999]

Landed that rock nicely. Just like curling. LOL

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Haha, yup! First ones right in the drink lol

[@johnbennett3405]

Another Great video. Love keeping up with the current situation. You and Kevin are awesome.

[@birdmandan7077]

Wow you took on a major project with your pond! I want you and your family and friends to enjoy many years of trout from the pond. Wooded beardsman, I was wondering about your health. You haven't mentioned it lately! God bless to you and yours and thanks for teaching us. I just hope we are smart enough to understand your messages! If you know what I mean. The continent is changing, not so good in my opinion but we must endure and survive. Anyways thanks!

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

I'll have an update in Friday's video!

[@ndafarachaitezvi1139]

Awesome as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

[@littlegriffoffgridalberta6837]

Awesome job ! Wow that is a lot of rock work at the pond, pancakes for supper at least once a month don't hurt anyone, you will be putting a nice floaty dock for drinking beer & fishing :)) And I love that home made syrup :)

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

You got that right!

[@ronniecockburn3761]

Really looking forward to seeing end result, looks great and seems like it should work brilliantly ✌️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@lilnapsak1828]

Planting Iris around the pond will help filter the water, remove toxins and keep it clear. Their root systems will prevent soil erosion and they are very beneficial for pond fish.

[@RyanMclain]

Thanks Chris. Always enjoy your stuff.

[@SteveN-mg4lr]

Life goals!!

[@kriselliott5866]

That syrup looks nice and viscous I could never seem to get it like that

[@mainemanjimmy7210]

So excited for this. Man with covid stomach problems you had and everything I always look forward to seeing your video

[@kingrafa3938]

Thanks for the update Chris 👍

[@russellwatters5891]

The pond is looking awesome, but alongside those pancakes and homemade Maple syrup, doesn't hold a torch...lol Love what ya'll are doing ❤️ Looking forward to the specie of catfish you stock! 😂😅

[@HemmoFM]

Great work guys! 💪🎉

[@kingtin4925]

Bruv you two are hard workers 💪🏾💯

[@V503K]

I would fill in between the cracks of the log jam with something to prevent and arm or leg getting caught

[@honeybadgeractual]

Hahaha 😆 bossman, you used a liquid measuring "cup" instead of dry.

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Right on 👍🏻 Full stop

[@bboyshotty]

loved this project!

[@andyhaas5117]

Awesome nice work 👍

[@robertguthrie1894]

Amazing work as always you guys are amazing

[@christiansulania4682]

Watching from the Philippines

[@kingrafa3938]

🇵🇭

[@Exploitiv]

It rained again and all day forever!

[@sirpanek3263]

Pond base is sweeet

[@BeaulieuOutdoors]

I love your videos buddy, I watch your video sometimes because I miss home and listening you talk with that accent (Canadian) I’m from Manitoba but been in the USA for the last five years and haven’t had a chance to visit soo when I get homesick I put your videos on in the background lmaio and you kinda look like my brother les!! 😂 maybe one day we could collaborate. Can’t wait to see the finished product!!

[@MattSmith-mx2yg]

You guys have done a amazing job on the fish pond good job

[@lidlnutz]

they say to be careful with water plants, as they can take over. If you dont add any plants, they will still show up somehow. I mean, ya gotta have plants I would think, but be careful what ya choose if you do add some

[@tylersearle9041]

Try to find some daphnia to put in your pond, very important part of the food chain. Don’t put cattails in unless you stay on top of them, same goes for irises. They both can get out of hand quickly. Good luck, I’m enjoying your video.

[@r1ballou]

I was watching a video on maggot feeder for ponds interesting vid .

[@jeramiedutcher6720]

Wedge the door of the syrup cooker closed with a long piece of kindling tucked under the handle down to the ground at an angle. If you don't have enough other venting, don't push it shut until it gets hot. Be fun if you had more than trout in the pond. More fish, run from the cabin roof to more aerators. With all the rocks, crayfish if you like the taste or the fish do. I don't know what the rules are up there, I couldn't catch crappie, bluegill or walleye and put them in. Maybe with a permit I could get some walleye fry from a farm. But you're out in the wilderness, different rules.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Yeah, it's tricky here, you can't put in game fish, or move them around, they would need to be stocked fish.

[@olyman63]

Good show thank you

[@kingtin4925]

Hard workers bruv💪🏾💯

[@estherwolf110]

🎉 new video! Yay!!

[@mamadeetay7445]

WOW!! It looks great. These videos have been amazing and me me wanting more. The video wit you and your son was cool, but I can’t do da bugs lol. Until next time stay safe and keep rocking

[@kevjo13]

I hate to say it but Kevin is now has the best content on the family.

[@chorizonforgivendiet2380]

Great video bro 🤟🏻

[@joshuajackson6442]

Thank you

[@D11Alpha]

I enjoy your work product, even that bug eatin party vid, & you always leave us wondering what your next adventure/project will be. Good work.

[@hejdingamleraev]

Yeah water plants will help with oxygen and shade so thats a good idea Id say

[@larrym.johnson9219]

Thanks 🔥🤟

[@heyhope326]

So much syruuuup ❤️❤️❤️

[@NorthernRetreat]

Trout pond project makes for great content. The Trout Jam is a good idea. Still going all Rainbows, would maybe Browns do better in the warmer water? Enjoyed the rock curling!😂👍

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

I'm going to try to get some other fish if I can find any.

[@NorthernRetreat]

@@TheWoodedBeardsman Lots of hatcheries on Lake Huron and Georgian Bay with Browns.

[@johnnyharperscoutstable5386]

Brilliant idea planting the food stock next to the pond. Those sped up videos are awesome. You guys got rodents nesting under the cabin 😆time for some sling shot.🐸🍺🔪🔥

[@darthwizzywizard]

First 🎉🎉🎉🎉 amazing work. Congratz 🎊

[@kingrafa3938]

Nope! You're 3rd 😂

[@timberg7377]

Water plants will help to clean the water and keep it clear... I would buy hundreds of water snails, they will help to keep it clean, plus they will be food for the fish.. If you plan to catch fish to put in your pond, do put them in for 24 to 36 hours, this will help keep invasion plants out, same with Crayfish...

[@buckin8969]

Ive yet to find a good GF pancake mix. THey all have a weird aftertaste. I think my favorite flour substitute is coconut flour but it doesnt work great for everything.

[@joelarson3528]

I use fabric filter on lakeside projects all the time.. for some reason crawfish love it they show up by the dozens..not sure why

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

I wonder if they will eat or mess with the fabric at all?

[@barnybudin8728]

Hmmmm ..I think you should make some kind of overflow system just in case more rain water later on...😅

[@danielsalazar3988]

I think u should add some cattails as well it'll be extra calories to eat with your fish

[@rayg6694]

My tank is indoors,lol but maybe a 12 inch rock wall around the edge??

[@SaffyFoo]

How about some reels or plants… it will help the oxygen levels…. And looks pretty

[@MountainMoonAdventures.]

Wow!That's so amazing!!😊👍So when are you guys gonna do an ambitious project instead of just playing around?😆😆Just kidding Chris,I got tired just watching you move rocksWell done buddy....goin fishin! .....Hamilton👍💃😊

[@ONEFUNFONE]

The only problem I'm seeing so far on the pond is the corrugated metal being in there- that's stuff has gotta come out. I wouldn't even put pond liner over it- will tear eventually and you'll be leaching metal into the pond. Do you plan on draining the pond every year or so for cleaning?

[@michaelwilson4132]

Hey Don!

[@marijuonko7092]

There ks a spring fed trout pond near my house. The thing isn't any deeper then 4 feet at most. And it's had trout in it my entire life. It's 10yards by 10yards. Even in the summer the water is freezing cold. Pretty sure that's gona be prime for trout. There is sediment at the bottom of the pond also. But it's too damn cold to swim. Even in late summer. This is Pennsylvania

[@learningtolivewithhumans1859]

awsome as always bro! tell kevin to get his chickens off the food he is feeding them and get them onto a self made food ;) they will start laying again with in a week

[@MiscMitz]

Full stop as always sir. Pond is looking great and syrup season is always a pleasure to watch. How's your health? 😊😊😊

[@eriklarson9137]

Full stop as always sir. - wat

[@MiscMitz]

@Erik Larson lol. Many years ago, he asked his usual watchers to put that if they watched to the end. They get paid for watch time... The more of a video that gets watched, the more money he gets. I can't do much but I support him however I can.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

It's alright, still quite bloated, but cutting our some carbs now, and doing more fasting to try to settle it down. I'll give an update in next video.

[@MiscMitz]

@The Wooded Beardsman awesome sir, looking forward to it 🙏

[@jae0779]

I have a younger brother and were alot like you guys, my question is...How many times did you hear "You owe me big for this one"? Im guessing many times

[@stevenlehmann4432]

You are using a liquid measuring cup for solid materials, the measurement is different

[@ohmyshou1der]

full stop

[@liamclift1631]

a turtle would be cool but probably 2 cold

[@sylvainleheu7950]

That's any utility for the nature ...😮

[@JustSumGuy]

Why don't you try a more sturdy fish like Bass, blue gill, and/or catfish? Watching your last pond was hard dude.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Some guys are trout guys, some are warm water species.

[@TioMostFrio]

Are you going to be adding some aquatic plants to help with the oxygen and the clarity within the pond?

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

We are considering it!

[@josef4199]

❤

[@madtownangler]

My dad decided to skip a year doing sap and I'm here at the house and could help cook it down all night (stroke). The last time I helped was probably five years ago I took a night off from work so I could cook all night and watch horror movies in his shop.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Good on you, it's a labor of love!

[@tonyf2625]

Is so if u want thicker or thinner pancake batter

[@sheilam4964]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@donniemccallumwwg1wga]

All I can say is wwg1wga brother you no my meaning your a joy to watch mate 👍

[@101doreen]

It's probably 2 cups, but you're using a liquid measuring.

[@emilmaki3001]

Does Don do all that work for pancakes and fish?

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Nope, he gets more than pancakes.

[@karolmolitor4675]

Aren't the logs in the pond going to rot ?

[@radagast6682]

Do you think the bark on your logs will lower the PH of the pond?

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Yes, possibly. But I think there is enough natural 'flow' with the springs.

[@tommycapps9903]

It’s not an evolutionary thing it’s a design thing.

[@Lone_wolf2776]

Full stop.

[@Alfiy_Wolf]

Canadian Goku

[@Deadcntr]

Liquid measurements and dry measurements are not the same. You have a liquid measuring cup.

[@peter-wg2mn]

👍😐👍

[@georgerogers542]

Do you do any work ?

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Yes. Check the timelapse, and watch carefully. What happens in a few moments, is literally hours of labor.

[@georgerogers542]

@@TheWoodedBeardsman Just messing with ya !

[@Jeremy_936]

Random question.... who is older, Chris or Kevin? Just curious

[@cmosphoto1]

Chris

[@jordantrottier3882]

Cabin still needs a door handle bud.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Ya, been bugging Kevin. It's his weak area - door knobs LOL