It has been several years since I've been able to step into my biggest pond. Rehomed the big goldfish this spring so I could take down the wire cages & fishing line. Just got so tired of looking at it & not being able to get to my lilies. Anyways, some eggs must have survived on some plants, so now I've got a bunch of babies in there. I wade in to pick off dying pads & they nibble on my legs & toes. It is a weird feeling & not sure I'll ever get used to it.