How destructive are beavers when they are in your bass pond?

beaver build small dams across culverts, they convert the highway's foundation into a dam. These dams save the beaver significant time and effort; however, ... fallen trees and beaver ponds can alter the spawning of native fish. The headwaters of streams can be blocked completely, preventing fish from reaching. read more

In another aspect, and supposing they are not going to cause any property damage then beavers may not be detrimental but actually a blessing, they are hervibourous, they do not harm the fish not eat them ( like otters ), they create habitat for the fish ( beaver huts ), they fertilize the pond with their droppings, attract other wildlife ( like waterfowl ), they deepen the pond, the only bad news would be for the trees surrounding the pond. read more

Beavers cut down a lot of trees for food and for their dams which can make your property unattractive and cost you money. Beavers can also disrupt the flow of lakes, rivers, streams, etc. that may flood certain areas of your property or disrupt the flow of drinking water. Another problem with beavers is that they carry diseases. read more