Question 1

How do I find ponds near me?

Accepted Answer

Open PondShare and search by your location. You'll see private ponds on a map with photos, species, access details, and the host's price.

Question 2

What's included in a booking?

Accepted Answer

Access to the pond for the time you booked, under the host's listing rules. Each listing spells out what's allowed — bank or boat fishing, catch and release or keep, parking, and group size.

Question 3

What's the difference between hourly and day bookings?

Accepted Answer

Each host chooses one. Hourly listings let you pick a slot. Day-rate listings cover a fixed window the host sets, such as 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Question 4

What should I bring?

Accepted Answer

Your own gear, any fishing license your state requires, water, and sun protection. Check the listing for anything the host asks you to bring or leave at home.

Question 5

Can I cancel?

Accepted Answer

Yes, up to 24 hours before the start of your booking. Inside that 24-hour window, bookings are locked and can't be cancelled.

Question 6

How do refunds work?

Accepted Answer

If you cancel more than 24 hours out, or if a host cancels your confirmed booking, you're refunded to the card you paid with through Stripe.

Question 7

How do I contact the host?

Accepted Answer

Message your host directly in the app, before and after your booking. Use it for gate codes, directions, and questions.

Question 8

Do I have to sign a waiver?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every angler agrees to PondShare's liability waiver before a booking can be completed, and to the host's listing rules.

Question 9

What is the service fee?

Accepted Answer

A 15% service fee is added on top of the host's rate at checkout. It's shown before you pay.

Question 10

What does it cost me to list?

Accepted Answer

Nothing. No listing fee, no monthly fee. The 15% service fee is paid by the angler on top of your rate.

Question 11

How much should I charge?

Accepted Answer

That's up to you. Look at what's nearby, what your pond offers, and how far anglers have to drive. You can change your rate whenever you like.

Question 12

Do I have to be there when someone fishes?

Accepted Answer

No. Many hosts never meet their anglers — they send gate instructions through the app's messaging. Others like to say hello. Either works.

Question 13

Can I choose who fishes my pond?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every request comes to you for approval with the date, time, and party size before anything is confirmed.

Question 14

What about liability?

Accepted Answer

Every angler agrees to a liability waiver before booking, and to your listing rules on top of it. Many landowners also check with their own insurer before hosting.

Question 15

Can more than one group book at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Only if you allow it. You set the number of anglers who can book the same window — set it to one party if you want exclusive use.

Question 16

Hourly or daily — which should I pick?

Accepted Answer

Hourly suits ponds near town where anglers want a short session. A flat day rate suits destination water worth a drive. Pick one per listing and switch anytime.

Question 17

When do I get paid?

Accepted Answer

After the trip completes, on a 24-hour hold, then straight to the bank account you connected through Stripe.

Question 18

Do I need to verify my identity?

Accepted Answer

No. You connect a bank account through Stripe so you can be paid — that's the only requirement.

Question 19

Can I stop hosting?

Accepted Answer

Anytime. Deactivate or delete your listing and it stops appearing in search.

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