Always on the lookout for more gars.
I have considered a lif but the pond isnt heated and i love the open top. I actually built a lid out if pvc and tarp and then took it down. Just not the look im going for.
Not much room elsewhere for the pong table. And i love to watch the fish in between points. Not saying i hit the ball under the couch on the opposing side purposely....
Gars are one of the best types of fish IMO.
I've done lids with plexi glass or glass panes in the past on non standard tanks and ponds. If your handy it can look pretty decent. Something to consider if you look into heating it in the future.
With me and my buddies there would probably be something broken if I had a ping pong table in my fish room. Lucky for you.