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Controlled weed growth is accomplished by limiting sunlight penetration, water depth, GC and chemicals. Some are more dependable than others.........

In clearer lakes, weeds can grow in depths over 10'.

Plan on building and placing cover for fish too. PVC structures, rock piles, etc. Structure in the form of underwater humps, channels, etc., will also concentrate fish populations at different times of the year.

Bob said that in a normal "fishing" BOW, cover should be approximately 20% of the surface acreage. Weeds usually don't show up for 2-4 years, and it'd hard to find suppliers of underwater weeds that are good for ponds. I'd rely on placing cover, and look at the weeds as a bonus.