![]() ![]() This is more likely to occur in the northern most counties of Ohio because of the more frequent snowfall and severe winters because of the lake effect from Lake Erie. The longer and more severe the winter is the more likely that this will happen. The bacteria that is responsible for the decomposition use the oxygen available in the water. ![]() If the pond does not have a proper depth ratio the plants could die during the winter and start decomposing. Ironically, these plants can be the very cause of a winterkill. Since many ponds get their available dissolved oxygen from plants that perform photosynthesis and the air vegetation is key to maintaining a healthy pond ecosystem. Some Ohio fish that would be affected would be the Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, and Channel Catfish. Fish suffocation due to lack of oxygen is one of the more easily avoidable but potentially devastating to pond fish populations. Some of Ohio’s most popular sporting fish could be subjected to fish kills such as asphyxiation, disease, or poisoning. ![]() While Ohio houses many types of fish in its variety of lakes, streams, and rivers, there are many fish that are housed in ponds that could potentially suffer from improper pond construction. ![]()
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