Update.

We lost all the trout, but live and learn.. Probably shouldn't have stocked them in June and I'm sure my incorrect starting process of the aerator didn't help. We plan to stock again in the fall when the water temps are in the mid to low 60's.

We finally got some rain, clouds, lower air temps for the first time in 2 weeks since we stocked, the water temps have dropped to 72 surface and bottom and 68 by the culvert pipe over the last few days.

It's been good to compare and learn how the weather this time of yr effects our temps so we're more prepared next yr. I still expect us to lose trout in the hot summer months but hopefully a fall/spring stocking gives us a longer fishing season in our pond. The smallmouth are doing fine though.

Been running the aerator on a timer at night also, seems to be working out. Thanks again.

Last edited by Esa77; 06/28/20 08:07 AM.