I have about a 1 acre pond here in Southern VA and have been clearing the trees out that are right at the water's edge mostly because they eventually fall into the pond and I don't want to have to fish them out. The pond is probably 200 yards long and maybe 40 yards wide (not sure if that's an acre or not).
I'm not looking to clear all the wooded parts out as the end of pond where the spring that feeds it there's a good 50 yards of trees on either side. I imagine taking the trees out will make it get hotter in the summer. Probably lots to consider here.
What are some thoughts from those of you who maintain ponds? I have largemouth bass and some sort of sunfish in the pond. have seen turtles too. It's 14 feet deep or so at the deepest points. Not sure what else I could tell you to help guide your answer.
Appreciate your thoughts.
From the photo I've cleared out the trees on the top (the dam) and most of the left side
https://photos.app.goo.gl/HfsjHRcQiyzHDSNv7
