Mike, good depth in the pond is a key IMO, too. Access to cooler water in the Summer will be provided with adequate depth, say 14'+. YP and other cool water fish will hover around that thermocline. If one aerates, I'm not certain if that's a benefit for cool water species or not. Thats a Cody issue to address.

PS: I love that you're considering YP in NC!

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