I got my Rube Goldberg system back out and running this morning. Nasty brown layer of smelly scum on the surface, dead algae I suspect. Hopefully breaking up that layer via aeration doesn't induce another kill but as some might say, "This is how we learn"

Cut and dragged three 15" dia fallen trees out of the pond, will go in for the smaller stuff once the smell goes down a little, pretty sure the water isn't too healthy at this point.

Lots of surface activity today, big pops likely from LMB. Hoping once the water clears a little I will be able to get a head count.

I will go out and check PH, temp and PPM this evening once it cools back down, Ive done too much today already.