The Sims 4: How to build a pond

You may transform your outside space with a sophisticated water feature if you know how to build a pond in The Sims 4, and this option is accessible in both the base game and the Cottage Living expansion. Players had been waiting a long time for this to be formally introduced to The Sims 4, as they had previously had to make do with plants and a small pool, which was clearly inadequate! A Sims 4 pond not only adds a sense of class to your yard but also allows you to go fishing without having to leave the house. Making a pond in The Sims 4 is a little more difficult than building a pool, so here's how to get started. We'll go over all you need to know about building a pond, as well as how to accessorize it, add fish to it, catch fish, and more.

How to build a pond in The Sims 4

Use the terrain tool to make your pond shape

When you're in Build/Buy mode, Select "Lower Terrain" from the "Paint Tool" section of the terrain tools. After that, you can use it to create the basic shape of your pond. You can switch between brush styles (round or square) and adjust the pace at which your instrument carves into the ground, giving you more control over the depth. Using the terrain brushes instead of the pool tools makes your pond look much more natural and blends in better with the surrounding nature.

Fill it with water

Switch to the "Water Tool" area of the landscape menu if you're happy with your basic pond - or river - shape. You can simply raise the water level here, which will add a layer of water with each click in accordance with the hazy water level lines seen in the landscape dip. You may also choose to "Fill Water to Level," which will automatically fill your pond to capacity. You can also change the maximum water level for more precise design options.

Accessorize it

After you've constructed your basic pond, you can now add some extras, such as vegetation and fauna. In Build/Buy Mode, there's a new area named "Outdoor Water Decor" next to the terrain tools. You can adjust the water type (including new pond-specific settings), add plants, rocks, and logs, and use "Pond Effects" in this section. These are small tiles that you can place in your pond to spawn ducks, swans, and assorted bugs. They certainly give your pond more personality. However, keep in mind that the "Country Fish" option in Pond Effects is simply cosmetic; if you want to add catchable (and edible) fish to your ponds, keep reading.

How to add fish to ponds in The Sims 4

To make your lovely new pond into a fishing haven, start by adding the "Fishing Allowed Sign" from the "Pond Objects" section of the "Outdoor Water Decor" to your pond. In Live Mode, selecting the sign allows your Sims to add fish and view which fish are available in each pond. However, in order to add fish to a pond, your sims must have already recorded some fish in their notebook - you can't just buy them from a catalog. However, there are two simple ways to accomplish this:

Go fishing

Your Sims will obtain knowledge of numerous fish types by fishing anywhere, and the more fish they catch, the more information and Fishing Skill they will gain. You'll be able to add each species to your home pond once you've caught one of each. Yes, this includes the more tropical fish species included in the various Sims 4 packs.

Go grocery shopping

If you don't want to spend too much time fishing away from home, there is another option: shopping for fish. To stock, your pockets with various sorts of fish, either go to a store or use the new "Grocery Delivery" function on your phone. After you've purchased some, you can use them to stock your pond.