pond fountains
 

lately I've been fishing local ponds and catching nice 4lb bass along the grassy shorelines. pretty much every county maintained pond now has a fountain in it. what exactly is the function of the fountain (algae control?) and are the fish also attracted to the periphery of the fountain where the water is falling and churning?

Re: pond fountains
 

from the web:

Pond fountains keep water moving which provides oxygen to promote the growth of beneficial bacteria. This beneficial bacteria provides ammonia and nitrates for fish, making them healthier. The movement of the water also prevents it from becoming a stagnant breeding ground for mosquitoes.

so, do you think fish would be attracted to the oxygen rich frothing area of the fountain?

Re: pond fountains
 

From past experience, I have caught fish around the fountains. Oddly, they were mostly panfish. I can't recall catching any noteworthy bass from under a fountain.

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+1 My best from a park pond came from the shoreline on the opposite side of the fountain, bass and trout.

Re: pond fountains
 

thanks, I'll stick to the shoreline where the weeds are.