I just closed on an awsome property in middle GA! 45 acres of undeveloped wooded land with a creek/spring fed 2 acre pond, all located less than 4 miles from the edge of my hometown. I've been away from my hometown for 26 years now. 4 more years until retirement, then I'll move back and build on the property.

Pond Info: According to the owner, who inherited the property from famly, the deepest area, by the dam, is about 8-10' deep, with the average being 3-4'. About 10 years ago, it was drained and re-stocked with bream, bass, and grass carp.

Question: I will hire someone to keep the grass surrounding the pond cut, but what can I do or should I do inbetween now and when I move back in 4 years? Obviously I can't do much from HI except on occasional trips back. To my knowledge, the pond has not been managed much. Should I just wait until I get back to start doing anything?