Building myself a ski lake

[CruisinGA]

Originally Posted by east tx skier

Remorseless eating machines they are.

Truth you speak, Yoda.

[east tx skier]

"All his life has he looked away... to the future, to the horizon. Never his mind on where he was. Hmm? What he was doing. Hmph. Adventure. Heh. Excitement. Heh. A Jedi craves not these things. You are reckless."

[petermegan]

We are not allowed to release Carp anywhere here in OZ. I did stock my other lake with Silver Perch and Australian Bass and they keep it somewhat clean. Nothing like Carp will though. Only benefit is they are excellent eating fish. Gives you something to do on the crappy days, go fishing!

[Kyle]

Originally Posted by east tx skier

I still say go long and plant lots of trees to deal with the wind.

ETS, by the time it takes for the trees to grow big enough to block wind his grand kids will be skiing and we all will be in nursing homes.

[petermegan]

I will need a concrete slab so my rocking chair doesn't sink in the mud heh!

[Hammer]

Originally Posted by Kyle

ETS, by the time it takes for the trees to grow big enough to block wind his grand kids will be skiing and we all will be in nursing homes.

I'm sure in his climate he can find some fast growing trees to take advantage of pretty quick. Such as the Leyland Cypress. Taken from http://www.savatree.com/leyland-cypress.html - The Leyland Cypress tree is a stately, pyramid-shaped evergreen. It has a rapid growth rate (3 feet or more per year) and dense structure, making it ideal for use in privacy screens, windbreaks and hedges, and is used for Christmas tree production in some parts of the country

[petermegan]

eucalypts (gum trees) grow fairly quickly as well as wattles. My friend has a lake and has trees 15-20' after 6 years or so.

[Iskidaily]

I was thinking about some logistics. You guys will have more thoughts. The trees are a must for wind, erosion and shade. Where to put the ramp? Deeper at the ends to avoid churning the bottom on turns and starts? Vegetation by the shore can help with rollers and defend against erosion. Look for marginal plants that grow well with "wet feet". I learned that mint is really happy by the edge of a pond, and is excellent for Mojitos too.

[thatsmrmastercraft]

Originally Posted by east tx skier

If you can get them, grass carp will keep the lake free of vegetation. But if you don't need them, don't bother. The get absolutely huge. Remorseless eating machines they are.

Sound like teenage sons

[petermegan]

Just letting you guys know I haven't given up on my lake. It touched freezing here a couple of times in the last few weeks. Had about 3 inches of rain over the last month and I am envious of you guys in the middle of your ski season. cheers