need help pond information?

jcw1503 · 03-23-09, 02:25 PM

ok..i mention that i fish at a family pond but it has alot of slime in it and it just started this year...I know there are somethings you can put in it to clear it up, but what is the stuff you can put in it, so it does not hurt the fish....

Bassboss · 03-23-09, 02:37 PM

DON"T DO IT!! Why would you want the water clear??? That just makes fishing hard imo, you want at least 6-10 foot vis level.

jcw1503 · 03-23-09, 02:41 PM

right now half the pond is at no visibilty level and every bait you throw in, especially spinnerbaits, get covered with slime...its becoming a big problem....

Love of the Sport · 03-23-09, 02:57 PM

Sounds like algea. Too much can cause a massive fish kill. Theres a big difference between a healthy green tint and complete sludge

jasonfish320 · 03-23-09, 03:05 PM

definitely sounds like algae issues...check with your state/local fish & wildlfie and see what they recommend

bassboss, yes clear water is more difficult to catch fish in, however most of the time clear water is cleaner and has higher O2 levels which all fish need to survive...Bass might hang out in cloudy, dirty water, but clean water is usually not too far away....it's like the equivalent of breathing smog all day

rrw4258 · 03-23-09, 03:08 PM

Whatever you do, do not add to many chemicals... i still believed what happened in my town last year was chemical related.
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bamabassman · 03-23-09, 06:48 PM

get a grass carp to put in the pond. make sure it is nutered too.

keithdog · 03-23-09, 07:55 PM

I'd call your county extention agent for advise, or as Jason mentioned, stop by a DNR office. I'm wondering if maybe there was a runnoff from heavy rains that washed lawn fertilizers into the water.

WTL · 03-23-09, 08:02 PM

Be careful with grass carp. Not saying its a bad idea, but they can be destructive. Better do the neutering with a pair of vise grips yourself so you know its done right.

If the lake is new, sometimes it takes it a while to develope an ecological balance. The same thing can happen in aquariums.

MrPhotographer06 · 03-23-09, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonfish320

definitely sounds like algae issues...check with your state/local fish & wildlfie and see what they recommend

bassboss, yes clear water is more difficult to catch fish in, however most of the time clear water is cleaner and has higher O2 levels which all fish need to survive...Bass might hang out in cloudy, dirty water, but clean water is usually not too far away....it's like the equivalent of breathing smog all day

my PB came from a clear water pond.. you can see the bottom except at about 8 ft..

rangerryan · 03-23-09, 11:29 PM

i think copper sulfate is what you need but dont quote me on that its been to long since i got out of school.

66KingFisher · 03-24-09, 03:08 AM

Ya might try www.pondboss.com

jcw1503 · 03-24-09, 08:19 AM

thanks for the advice...its not a new pond its ben there for 20 + years...

03-23-09, 02:25 PM	#1
jcw1503 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 617	need help pond information? ok..i mention that i fish at a family pond but it has alot of slime in it and it just started this year...I know there are somethings you can put in it to clear it up, but what is the stuff you can put in it, so it does not hurt the fish.... __________________ The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive yet attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope....

03-23-09, 02:37 PM	#2
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	DON"T DO IT!! Why would you want the water clear??? That just makes fishing hard imo, you want at least 6-10 foot vis level. __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

03-23-09, 02:41 PM	#3
jcw1503 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 617	right now half the pond is at no visibilty level and every bait you throw in, especially spinnerbaits, get covered with slime...its becoming a big problem.... __________________ The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive yet attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope....

03-23-09, 03:05 PM	#5
jasonfish320 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MAINEIAC Posts: 585	definitely sounds like algae issues...check with your state/local fish & wildlfie and see what they recommend bassboss, yes clear water is more difficult to catch fish in, however most of the time clear water is cleaner and has higher O2 levels which all fish need to survive...Bass might hang out in cloudy, dirty water, but clean water is usually not too far away....it's like the equivalent of breathing smog all day __________________ "If at first you don't succeed; have another beer" Last edited by jasonfish320; 03-23-09 at 03:14 PM.

03-23-09, 03:08 PM	#6
rrw4258 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 2,338	Whatever you do, do not add to many chemicals... i still believed what happened in my town last year was chemical related. http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishin...reat+reservoir Ryan __________________ Never Give Up!

03-23-09, 02:57 PM	#4
Love of the Sport BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Baton Rouge Louisiana Posts: 236	Sounds like algea. Too much can cause a massive fish kill. Theres a big difference between a healthy green tint and complete sludge

03-23-09, 06:48 PM	#7
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	get a grass carp to put in the pond. make sure it is nutered too. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

03-23-09, 07:55 PM	#8
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	I'd call your county extention agent for advise, or as Jason mentioned, stop by a DNR office. I'm wondering if maybe there was a runnoff from heavy rains that washed lawn fertilizers into the water.

03-23-09, 08:02 PM	#9
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	Be careful with grass carp. Not saying its a bad idea, but they can be destructive. Better do the neutering with a pair of vise grips yourself so you know its done right. If the lake is new, sometimes it takes it a while to develope an ecological balance. The same thing can happen in aquariums. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

03-23-09, 11:29 PM	#11
rangerryan BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ponca City, ok Posts: 432	i think copper sulfate is what you need but dont quote me on that its been to long since i got out of school.

03-24-09, 03:08 AM	#12
66KingFisher BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mena,Arkansas Posts: 1,327	Ya might try www.pondboss.com

03-24-09, 08:19 AM	#13
jcw1503 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 617	thanks for the advice...its not a new pond its ben there for 20 + years... __________________ The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive yet attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope....

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