Originally Posted By: ETD66SS
I also have a ditch leading into the small pond to replenish the water level, that culvert utilizes a 15 inch diameter inflatable pipe plug from late Feb to early Nov to keep the pond water from draining out.


I was thinking that maybe some fish that you didn't expect made it to the small pond via the ditch during a high water event.

Do the jar test and see if it settles out.

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