Yes very likely the water is too warm for them at the surface. What is the temp at the surface when you throw pellets? The trout could have also died if the water in the lower pond area became too warm or the oxygen was lost or dropped below 5ppm in the deep cooler water - one or both. Trout dying do not always float in mid summer.

Last edited by Bill Cody; 07/29/21 09:43 AM.

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