I don't consider my biggest pond a compromise in swimming. It's gin clear right now and you can see the bottom anywhere off the pier that goes all the way across the pond. I've got a ladder mounted to it and swimming is a blast.
No small fish to nip at you as it's all male gills and female yellow perch. Looking in the water you'd think there are no fish, but there are over 300 large yellow perch and 100 large bluegills. Only see them at feeding time.
Last edited by Cecil Baird1; 09/12/13 10:17 PM.