Last month we mentioned not planting outside vegetation.  While on the subject, the same is true for fish.  We hear stories of  fishermen calling buddies to report they have a ...

Most winters, we haven’t worried about ponds icing over—until the past few years.  After portions of Lake Texoma froze, Biologist Chad Fikes heightened his awareness of conditions accompanying ...

Hiking around your pond this winter, watch for worn paths leading into the water.  They commonly run from the creek behind the dam, up the backside of the dam, and ...

There are a lot of numbers and fine print on the tag of a fish food bag.  The number you should scrutinize is protein percentage.  The most important ingredient is ...

Most folks enjoy admiring clear water.  They can see fish, vegetation, and the bottom six feet deep.  We regret spoiling the view, but clear water is missing an important food ...

If you were a gardener, would you plant only half the potential space available to raise your prized vegetables?  By not installing aeration, some lake owners unknowingly have use of ...

Great Blue Herons appear statuesque as they wade shallows in search of a meal.  Some pondmeisters like to watch their stealthy fishing tactics. Others demonize them as fish poachers. Actually, ...