Undesirable fish populations are eliminated from ponds by use of rotenone, a chemical toxic to fish. Begin plans to construct new ponds or repair or renovate established ponds with the onset of dry weather. Average lake temperature is 82 degrees F. September Fertilize ponds when water transparency is greater than 2 feet in depth. Continue algae and aquatic plant management programs. Depletion of dissolved oxygen often causes fish kills.
Dry weather allows new pond construction and repair and renovation of established ponds.
Pond drawdown may be used to increase bluegill predation by largemouth bass by reducing shallow water habitat where bluegill can escape from the bass. Ponds should be reclaimed with rotenone during this month. Last month to apply for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources pond stocking program. Average lake temperature is 77 degrees F. October Stop pond fertilization program until next April. Continue algae and aquatic plant management programs.