Took some temp and visibility readings this evening (6pm). Surface temp is now 94f, 18" down = 90f and a bottom reading at depth = 84f. Visibility is 36", even with dye in the pond. Short of switching to black dye and really throwing it at the pond, or pumping cooler water from the well, I dont know what else I can do. Only running the surface fountain now, 6 hours from 4-10am.

I'm really hoping that what I read in this month's issue of PBM about fish acclimating to their regional temps holds true.

We're bracing for the first tropical system of the year with predictions of 5-10" of rain in the forecast. That should cool things off a bit, and likely flush the pond for the fifth time this year. YTD rain is 40".

What a year it's been so far.

.10 surface acre pond, 10.5 foot deep. SW LA. The epitome of a mutt pond. BG, LMB, GSF, RES, BH, Warmouth, Longear Sunfish, Gambusia,Mud Minnows, Crappie, and now shiners!!...I subscribe!!