When Does a Pond Become a Lake

When does a pond become a small lake? If you had asked me that question when I was a young boy fishing with my younger brother on our two-acre pond, I would have told you it was a lake. According to Google, a typical body of water is considered a lake at 10 acres or more. So, the 15-acre lake in Greystone Farms, where my son’s house is located, is indeed a lake.The lake sits in a deep ravine surrounded by a couple of subdivisions to the west and east. It is spring-fed, which helps the water level remain fairly consistent throughout the year. No boats or swimming are allowed on the lake, and the only individuals permitted to fish there are the residents who live in the neighborhood. It is an excellent bank-fishing lake for spinning gear, casting reels, live bait fishermen, and, of course, fly rods.I can count on one hand the number of fly fishermen who fish there regularly. My son and I, a couple of other guys, and one lady who is probably better than all of us—and that is saying a…