esshup, thanks for the quick response. There is a ton of info on these boards and am glad I found this resource.

Any idea how much mechanically removing muck might cost per acre of pond or cubic yard of muck (or whatever the measurement might be?) as a general rule of thumb?

What is the process?

1 drain pond
2 Let sit and dry (for how long?)
3 backhoe to remove muck to clay
4 let water fill back up
5 Restock pond with fish (how long after refilled with water)


I know these are pretty basic questions but I am all new to pond management and want to have a great pond to fish and occasionally swim in.

Thanks!