Fishing in a fish pond system at Daye Lake near Daye, China

A fish pond is an artificial lake (reservoir, pond) intended for fish breeding. In medieval times in Europe, it was typical for many monasteries and castles (small, partly self-sufficient communities) to have its fish pond.

Fish ponds are still common in Europe, Canada, especially in the Czech Republic (Rožmberk, Velké Dářko, Máchovo jezero), where common carp may be kept, and in East Asia (notably Japan), where koi may be kept.

Drainage pond outlet, Rožmberk Pond, South Bohemian Region, Czech republic

Artificial pond stocked with pond fish

Historic fish pond

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