Like Dave, I got no joy by sprinkling bentonite and I tried powder, granular and pellet. I applied by boat and from shore. Over 2 tons total in ~.75 acre. Didn't seem to matter that I thought I knew where the leek was....it either didn't work or the source of the leak is somewhere else. Also could be because it really doesn't stay in place if the sides are too steep.

Good luck with it ymurf, it may work for you.