Best Muck Removal Tools for Summer 2025

If you’re tired of stepping into knee-deep sludge every time you walk into the lake, you're not alone. Lake muck is more than just gross,  it’s also a sign of poor water circulation and decaying organic matter. 

The good news? You can get rid of it fast and keep it gone with the right tools.

Here are the best muck removal tools for 2025, based on performance, ease of use, and real-world results.

1. Aqua Thruster – Muck Blower That Gets the Job Done Fast

If you want immediate results, the Aqua Thruster is the gold standard. This powerful lake muck blower blasts away sludge using a high-powered motor that mounts to your dock, pier, or post. Within minutes, you’ll see muck, silt, and floating debris pushed away from your swim zone.

The Aqua Thruster is highly effective because it clears a radius of over 50 feet, uses zero chemicals, just the natural force of moving water and continues working year-round to help prevent weed buildup along your shoreline.

2. Lake Groomer – Automatic Muck & Weed Clearing

The Lake Groomer is the perfect set-it-and-forget-it tool. It uses motorized rollers to sweep in a 360° arc along the lake bottom, knocking out muck, algae, and rooted weeds as it moves. Just mount it to your dock and let it maintain a clean swim area for you.

The Lake Groomer stands out by covering up to 84 feet of shoreline, actively disrupting muck and weed growth before it becomes a problem. It’s also easy to program, with three built-in time and direction settings for hands-free shoreline maintenance.

3. Muck Reducer Tablets – Natural Probiotic for Long-Term Muck Control

These advanced muck tablets use concentrated probiotics to digest organic material on your lake bottom. They’re easy to use — just toss them in — and they go to work reducing muck, odors, and murky water over time.

Muck Reducer Tablets are easy to use, just toss them in and they dissolve quickly in the water. They work by targeting excess nutrients and organic decay at the lake bottom, and they're completely safe for swimmers, pets, and fish.

4. RakeZilla – Heavy-Duty Lake Rake

RakeZilla lives up to its name. This aquatic rake features long, high-strength tines and a massive rake head designed to tear through muck, floating debris, and submerged vegetation. Whether you're pulling muck from your dock or tossing it out into deeper water, this rake handles it all.

RakeZilla features a 3-foot rake head with deep, aggressive tines designed to pull up muck, weeds, and debris with ease. The optional float and rope make it easy to toss and drag from shore or dock, making it perfect for post-storm cleanup and clearing out algae blooms.

Final Tip: Combine Tools for the Best Results

The fastest and most lasting results come from using a multi-tool approach:

• Start with the Aqua Thruster to blow out heavy muck
  
  
• Add the Lake Groomer for ongoing maintenance and weed disruption
  
  
• Use Muck Tablets regularly to digest organic material and keep it from coming back
  
  
• Finish with RakeZilla for any floating debris or cleanup work
  
  

Ready to Clear Your Shoreline?

Don’t waste another summer wading through sludge. Shop our full line of muck removal tools and enjoy a cleaner, clearer lakefront this season.

Still not sure what’s right for your shoreline? Contact our lake experts — we’re happy to help.