Originally Posted by FishinRod
Question for the experts:

If the deep-water lake gets very clear for much of the warm season, would fertilizing the lake once or twice a year be a cost effective option that would increase a lot of production at the bottom end of the food chain?


It depends. What's the alkalinity and if it's low is there $$ in the budget for enough lime to change it? How many a/f are we talking about? How many tons of lime? How would you spread the lime over a 27 acre lake with houses around it?

Will not having clear water be OK with the residents?


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