How do you get rid of lily pads in a lake?

Question:im about to take a job for a freind next door, he wants the sides of his dock and the front of his boat "raked," or cleaned off. is the any advice out there anyone can give me?

Answers:
Yes! First check with you state dept of Natural Resources. you may be fined and/or get put in jail if they think you are harming the lake in any way. They can give you the best advice.My friend got into allot of trouble for removing algae from his dock area