Pond Boss Forums AQUATIC VEGETATION Controlling unwanted plants Winter Draw Down - I have a questions

Bob: I'm not the expert here, just looking for input and answers as you are. Two things I'd look into if I were you would be 1) How about a summer draw down rather than winter. With your 13 feet, and what I've read about needing to maintain 8 + or - feet in order to avoid winter kill, if you drew it down in the spring or early summer you would avoid that risk, and the warmer weather would dry up the muck you have acculumated and make it easier to deal with. 2) You need an expert's input on running the aerator in the winter. Seems like it can super cool the lake and make it tough on the fish. I am sure one of this sites experts will chime in here.