Kind man respected drained lake (6)

I believe the answer is:

gentle

(Other definitions for gentle that I've seen before include "Not harsh or violent" , "that may help angler catch fish" , "'Do not go . . . . . . into that good night' (Dylan Thomas)" , "Kind - maggot" , "Mild and considerate" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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