Guys:

My newly inherited pond ranges from 4.5 to 8.5 deep. It is spring fed and even during this summer's drought, it went down about 6-7 inches. I live in Erie, Pa. I have read past articles that a pond deeper than 9 feet is generally unnecessary, but....... everyone seems to have differing opinions. It currently holds a bass and bluegill population, which I have to check out next spring as to whether it needs thinned out or not.

At any rate, do I need to dredge my pond deeper?