Our staff anxiously anticipates the 2017 lake management season. We've serviced the electrofishing boat, fish hauling trailer, and related equipment. Hope these tips contribute to a memorable year at your pond. Does your l ...

We lost count of how many pond management seminars Bob has presented across the nation during his 37-year career. At every event, no matter how large or small, someone asks if turtles ...

Pond life cycles resemble a ladder. Getting all creatures from the bottom rung to the top requires abundant food. One of the unsung heroes necessary to produce quality fish is ...

Crappie top the fish stocking list for everyone with a new pond. They're favorite tablefare and caught in high numbers. Growing them to healthy eating sizes in small lakes, however, requires ...

Liming—What’s that about? By Bob Lusk With pond management, there are a few constants. One of those is the subject of liming. Should I lime? How much? What ...

Shoreline Stabilization By Bob Lusk Different ponds serve different purposes. In the city, ponds may be used for water retention or fire protection. Urban developers use serene, aesthetic ponds or ...

Aflatoxicosis is a disease fish contract after eating molded, contaminated feed. Improper storage is a leading cause of aflatoxin-producing molds. Major swings among temperatures, humidity levels, and moisture levels in feed mak ...

Mineral content and pH readings are created by interaction of soil beneath a pond and water that fills the pond. Ponds must have clay basins to retain water. Clay soils ...

While conducting lake surveys, we’re asked how to identify Florida bass? It’s not a scientific method, but fish with irregular spots along the dorsal fin and a blotchy la ...