Welcome to PB. Avoid trees on the dam. Their roots will weaken it. Bermuda is the go to grass for dams. Although this is not really the time of year to plant seeds, I think I would have to try. 60 acres of water takes a lot of dam and without plant cover, you can probably expect a lot of erosion. There might be other types of grass that have a chance at this time of year. Winter rye comes to mind in the Fall.

Bottom line is that I would try Bermuda now and rye in the Fall.

It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

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Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP Grandpa