I would PERSONALLY take out the trees. If oaks are involved, they have tannins that are lethal to fish. Oaks must be pushed away or burnt. I didn’t and killed everything I stocked. Then pumped it dry. Had to start praying for rain all over again.

It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP