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how deep is the pond? i don't remember. with as hot as it gets down there it must be fairly deep in some spots? i think... 
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frustratedearthmother
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We aimed for 8-10 feet on depth but not sure we ever made 10 - maybe in the middle of the middle, but closer to 8 feet out towards the edges with petty steep banks on 3 sides. One side has a more gently sloped bank.
With the lower water level and the heat I was beginning to worry about the O2 levels. However, I guess the smaller showers we had off and on for weeks kept things ok. The latest and biggest rain put everything back to its normal level.
I fished a little a couple weeks ago and was pleased to see that the fish are fat, fat, fat! I can also see baby fish of various sizes close to the edge when I feed. I've read that one way to tell if your pond is overstocked is the absence of minnows. I see plenty of minnows, so I guess we've got a pretty good balance. I plan to harvest some bluegill this fall. Future fish fry!!
With the lower water level and the heat I was beginning to worry about the O2 levels. However, I guess the smaller showers we had off and on for weeks kept things ok. The latest and biggest rain put everything back to its normal level.
I fished a little a couple weeks ago and was pleased to see that the fish are fat, fat, fat! I can also see baby fish of various sizes close to the edge when I feed. I've read that one way to tell if your pond is overstocked is the absence of minnows. I see plenty of minnows, so I guess we've got a pretty good balance. I plan to harvest some bluegill this fall. Future fish fry!!
