I would think the long-term viability of crayfish depends on how much cover they have and the type of crayfish present. Papershells seem to be preferred in SMB ponds. I credit mine with a dramatic decrease in curly leaf pondweed in my 1 acre pond.
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Water is now 12" higher completely covering jetty