Rusto,
Have you ever taken your family over to Big Hill Lake?
I remember some pretty spots around the lake, but I haven't been there since we have had kids - so I didn't really evaluate it for family camping and fun.
Regardless, there used to be lots of gar in the upper end of the lake where Big Hill Creek comes in.
If there are no gar in my creek next spring, I might try fishing at Big Hill. If we catch some gar, it would be very easy to run some over to your pond!
I have no idea if they are "safe" for swimmers. They look like terrifying freshwater barracudas. However, their diet is mostly invertebrates and small fish.
They might clean out all of your crawdads. (I can't remember if you like your crawdads?)
P.S. Your HSB should have gotten pretty big this year. Did the girls catch any of them?
