Cecil...my pond sounds a lot like redfishmans . appx. 2.5 to 3 acres shaped like a tooth. 2 channels coming in like roots on a tooth then it forms the main pond forming a point in the pond . each channel is appx. 40'wide x 90'long . the channels are appx.4 to 6' deep with the main part of the pond 8'deep. it's also an old pond in east texas. i have a ton of oak & sweet gum leaves fall into the pond each fall. same question ? should i aireate....Second question , i don't live at the pond site but go every week most of the time. if i had a fish kill could i see evidence only going once a week ! bass fishing is allmost non existant . poaching is possible, talked to the game warden and he said we had some real bad problems in this area but i have not seen any signs not even a cigarette butt.well my main question is aireation. also if i restock the bass , fi or pure florida. Thanks Harvey