Bill,

Definitely more to it than just digging a hole.

With respect to aeration, IMHO you could run the aerator during the summer and probably avoid the stagnation issue. There are lots of folks that don't aerate during the winter. If I was going that route, I would stock fish that can handle lower water oxygen levels, like yellow perch, and go ahead and enjoy your skating. Just my 2 cents.

Bill D.

Last edited by Bill D.; 11/22/15 07:25 PM.
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