Thank you all for your replies and I apologize for not mentioning that there are two cinder blocks tied to each tree which will lay them horizontal when the ice thaws.
Laying them horizontal was intentional due to the pond being only about 4' deep in that area and I would prefer they stay submerged.
Hey, Keith. I would only suggest that, if you decide to install a fish feeder at some point, it might be smart to have it placed so that this same area gets the pellets.
The trees are just out of feeding range (photo taken from the dock where I toss feed), unless I were to spread them farther apart, bringing the first one closer to feeding range, or I can always add a few tress to get them closer.
This is one of the decisions I had to make on how far apart to space the trees. My thought was to keep them fairly close together to escape/avoid predation.
