Hello, I am new to all this and just found this web page. I recently purchased 70acres of land with an 8 acre farm pond on it. The pond is very long and narrow, only about 150' wide. It is also quite shallow, the deepest part is 8' deep and much of it is 4' or less. It is more than 30years old and is fed by springs and runoff.
The pond currently contains lots of bass, and has been stocked with triploid grass carp to keep the weeds down. There are also some perch and bluegill. No one has fished it for several years, and it was really primarily a waterfowl hunting pond.
I would really like to make it deeper, and if possible to introduce some trout (I am an avid fly fisherman).
Should i even attempt to dredge it out? Could this ruin the pond? Any other good sources of info on pond management?
Any input is appreciated. thanks.
