Wow, I never thought cleaning a pond would be this confusing, but I am ready for the challenge.

Adirondack: The pond it is connected to starts off as a large pond(Stocked with trout) with a dam that dumps water into a swampy area that runs into another pond. My pond is in-between the swamp and the last pond. Where it connects is only about 2 feet deep.I am not sure of the depths of the other ponds but can find out. I took the boat out yesterday and took some measurements of my actual pond depth. 7 ft at the deepest, and 75% of the pond is only 1-4 ft deep. I am second guessing stocking trout and may go with bass.

Tewks: What exactly do you mean by eutrophication process?

Pond frog: Thanks for the insight, I will rake out tommorrow and treat when needed.

Esshup: Yes, the weeds were up to the surface before the ice set in. I didnt have a boat then so I am not sure if they were rooted or floating

Thanks guys, I will post pics of progress