Originally Posted By: basslover
Can you seine your pond to see what fish you have left? Can you seine the pond and move the fish to a smaller area you might be able to manage?

The ponds are only 1/4 acre, but too deep and too much structure to seine.

There are otter repellents you can purchase and place around your property line. Are you able to light off fireworks? Roman candles and bottle rockets move many animals along.

Fireworks not allowed except around fourth of July.

Some folks report success with fencing. I would light that fence up nice so a sharp zap would be enjoyed by all who touch it.

Liability issue.

A couple of well placed trail cameras might show you how many and where you need to concentrate your efforts.

I haven't seen any otter sign since late winter.


Oh, and most cities if they forbid trapping allow landowners to hire a trapper who has permits to trap the pests. This could be an option for you, too.

Liability issue.



Ponds are 600 and 800 feet from our house.
I can't keep kids and their dogs away without constructing fences big enough to keep people and animals out that would cost more than the ponds cost to build. I don't want someone's friendly Labrador Retriever caught in a trap. Plus, fences would make it hard to mow and maintain around the ponds. So, for practical purposes, I am out of options unless otters do not return.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions.

Last edited by John Fitzgerald; 05/08/18 08:40 PM.