When Do Fish Spawn?
Different species spawn at different times and require different types of habitat to spawn successfully. To minimize your...
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Aquatic Weed Control for Lakes and Ponds
All fish need cover at some point in their lives, so some aquatic vegetation is good. However, if left unchecked, aquatic...
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Help! How do I fix my leaky pond?
Even though we don't do dirt work, we often get asked how to fix a leaky pond. Here are some tips on finding the leak, repair...
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Stocking Crappie
Crappie are a great sportfish to stock, but you should understand all the reasons you may or may not want to include them in your...
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Growing Big Bass in a Small Pond or Lake
We always get excited talking about raising trophy-class Bass, but when it comes to small ponds or lakes, that excitement is...
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When it comes to supplemental stockings for largemouth bass production, there are basically two approaches: supply forage to grow...
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The Benefits of Establishing a Baitfish Broodstock
We've written a lot about establishing a baitfish broodstock, our habitat recommendations for forage fish, and why maintaining...
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Are you looking to spice things up down at the pond? Maybe add a little variety to your fishing experience? Or extend the fishing...
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Aquatic vegetation has the best growth rates when water temperatures are above 60 degrees, so depending on your geographic...
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What Type of Bass Fishery Can Your Pond Support
Our fisheries biologist can almost always develop a pond management plan to help you reach your goals. However, it gets a little...
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I Don't See My Fish. Are They All Dead?
When the weather turns really hot for an extended period, or cold enough so the average water temps drop below 40 degrees, we...
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There isn't a single best pond management plan for all fisheries. The plan needs to be specific to your goals and your fishery's...
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