IMO I would not try to fertilize this lake any more than the current inlet streams provide. Actually it would be best to try to mitigate fertility of the stream if at all possible. Waters with green water going into winter tend to have fish kills in winter under extended periods of snow covered ice. If winds can blow some of the snow off the ice this is very beneficial during winter to reduce chances of winter kill.
Owner says: "There is a large bay of about 15 acres that gets about 60 percent weeded out by mid summer."
The weed cover of around 15ac amounts to about 25-30% of the lake's 50 ac surface. This amount of weed growth is rated in the literature as beneficial for maximizing the fish community. Do you know what is the name of these weeds? Can you collect some of these weeds and provide a close, clear picture of the weeds. We should be able to identify the weed for you.
Last edited by Bill Cody; 08/08/22 02:37 PM.
