check this out http://www.muscatinecountyconservation.com/area_deeplakes.php

A few of those lakes have been bucket stocked with trout and they live, and thrive. The max depth of those lakes is about 43'...while not as deep as yours they are very similar. However, most of those lakes have decent algae blooms throughout the year and also include a fair amount of aquatic plants. Most were constructed between 1935 and 55. How old is yours? All are ground water fed, very clear with excellent visibility, and mostly sand/river rock with areas of sticky bottom from plant decay.


Mat Peirce
1.25 acre southeast Iowa pond
LMB, BG, YP, WE, HSB, RES, BCP