Lake & Pond Management for Private Ranches

Turn Your Ranch Into A Private Oasis

From hunting and recreation to farming and raising livestock, we know that your land has many uses. And, likewise, we know that your property’s waterbody is a valuable asset. Your private lake or pond may be utilized for irrigation or as a source of water for livestock. It also may be used for recreation where family and friends can gather to fish, swim, hunt waterfowl or simply relax.

We understand how important your ranch is to you, and we want to help you create a space you can be proud of. Whether you want to reel in big bass every day or sit out on the dock and enjoy the view, we are here to help make your vision a reality.

Achieve Beautiful, Safe Water In 3 Steps

Worry-free water management is possible! With the right solutions and management plan in place, you can start spending more time appreciating your water instead of worrying about it. Our lake and pond management professionals can help you reach your waterbody’s goals in three simple steps…

Pond Consultation

1. Set Up A Free Consultation

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2. Build A Management Plan

3. Enjoy Worry-Free Water!

Enhance Your Ranch's Waterbody with Innovative Solutions

We are happy to provide a suite of innovative solutions that proactively manage your waterbody so you can focus on other aspects of your ranch. Take your lake to the next level with these sustainable solutions:

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Aeration

Submersed aerators help enhance water quality in lakes and ponds by increasing dissolved oxygen levels. This natural tool is an excellent addition to any waterbody looking to maintain balanced water quality.

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Floating Fountains

We offer installation, service, and warranty support for all of the top brands of lake and pond floating fountains. This solution helps increase dissolved oxygen levels in shallow waterbodies while enhancing aesthetics.

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Water Quality Testing

We offer installation, service, and warranty support for all of the top brands of lake and pond floating fountains. This solution helps increase dissolved oxygen levels in shallow waterbodies while enhancing aesthetics.

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Shoreline Erosion Management

We offer a variety of shoreline erosion control solutions that halt sedimentation and restore damaged banks. Enhance your shoreline with SOX Systems and create a safe space for all to enjoy.

Fisheries Management

Ready to catch some fish? We offer professional fish stocking, habitat management, fish feeder installation, electrofishing surveys, and other fisheries management strategies to help you build your dream fishery.

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Hydro-Raking

The hydro-rake clears accumulations of unconsolidated muck and debris (i.e. decaying leaves, peat, etc.) from lake and pond bottoms. This natural solution can also be used to control aquatic weed growth.

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Algae & Aquatic Weed Control

Our lake and pond professionals utilize the most advanced products and practices for lake weed control and algae treatment solutions to help eliminate algae and nuisance aquatic weed growth.

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Nutrient Remediation

Nutrient remediation is a natural management strategy utilized to reduce excess nutrient levels in lakes and ponds. Products like Phoslock, Alum, and EutroSORB can help limit water quality imbalances by managing excess nutrient levels.

Utilize Buffer Zones as a Preventative Pond Maintenance Tool

Beneficial Buffer Management

Beneficial buffers add beauty to your lake or pond, prevent shoreline erosion, and help filter excess nutrients from entering the water. Establish your buffer with native vegetation to help maintain beautiful water.

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Bathymetric Studies

Equipped with the very latest in GPS surface mapping, bathymetry, 3-D contour imaging, and aerial and fly-over video resources, we are able to analyze your waterbody below the surface with lake mapping technologies.

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Dredging

Increase the depth of your waterbody while removing sediment and muck buildup with dredging. With this solution, you can reset the lifespan of your lake or pond and implement proactive solutions for a healthier waterbody.

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Invasive Species Control

Controlling wildlife can be very challenging, especially when it comes to nuisance species like mosquitoes, midges, and geese. Other non-native species, such as zebra and quagga mussels, invade waterbodies and cause major economic damage. Fortunately, we can help.

Enhancing Ranches Across the Country

  • Toxic Algae Management
  • Invasive Weed Management

Toxic algae can be harmful to humans and animals who come in contact with the bloom. Proper management can help enhance your waterbody's beauty and safety.

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Managing invasive aquatic weeds can transform your waterbody and protect the future health of your aquatic ecosystem.

Adopt the Integrated Approach: Lake Management Solutions that Work Better Together

Waterbodies are complex which means they often need attention from many angles. A holistic Annual Management Plan that incorporates beneficial buffer management and annual water quality testing can give you a healthy, beautiful waterbody. Neglecting to establish a buffer or an aeration system, for example, could leave your waterbody vulnerable to erosion, toxic algae blooms, and other water quality issues. Integrating customized lake and pond solutions will lead to a more balanced management program and give you peace of mind knowing your private lake is healthy and safe year-round.

Improved Water Quality Significantly

Shannon and Hunter are very professional and take a personal interest in taking the best care of our pond and more importantly, our pet koi fish. They have improved the water quality significantly and we are very pleased with their customer service.

Janet Stallions

Private Landowner, VA

Recommend Without Hesitation

I have used SOLitude’s services for about five years. They have turned my pond into a very fine little fishery for bass and bluegills. They have also made the pond much more attractive. SOLitude’s consultants check my pond on a regular basis and I have found them all to be knowledgeable, friendly, and very service oriented. For any landowner looking to improve the appearance and the fishing productivity of their pond, I would recommend SOLitude without hesitation.

Edmund Cowart

Private Landowner, New Ulm, TX

Thorough Assessment Of My Pond

Received prompt and thorough assessment of a pond on my rural property. Received the advice I needed to prevent algae and for improving conditions for fish. They have good educational material on their website that is free.

Susan Poole

Private Landowner, Callahan, FL

SOLitude Takes Sincere Interest In Our Needs

Noel has been helping our fly fishing club stock rainbows and cut bows in our river and lake. He takes a sincere interest in our needs, understands our unique situation, and always delivers great fish.

Harold Klausner

Private Landowner, Pine, CO

A Huge Improvement with SOLitude

I wanted to let you know how pleased we are with the results of the algae treatment. We noticed a huge improvement very quickly, and at this point, the pond looks really, really great. Also, the fish are thriving – some of the bass are over a foot, and the Bluegills have also gotten big. We are just thrilled. Thank you so much for your responsiveness.

Gwen Goodkin

Private Landowner, Charlottesville, VA

June 16, 2015

From an Eyesore to Thriving Ecosystem

In one season, SOLitude Lake Management turned the two lakes on my Virginia property from dead, weed-infested, eyesores into thriving, fish-filled, ecosystems – and they have maintained them as such ever since!

Angus Yates

Private Landowner, Middleburg, VA

September 17, 2015

Excellent Pond and Fisheries Management Experts!

After I had to drain my pond in 2010 to fix the dam, I took the opportunity to start from scratch. I contacted SOLitude to help guide my long-term management. Two years after my original stocking, we electroshocked for the first time. Based on the electroshock survey and Dave Beasley’s advice, I restocked 10,000 larger bluegills. My friends call me when they have “Daddy day” because they know they can come to my pond and their kids will catch bluegill bigger than my hand until they get tired of it. After 4 years, the bass are reaching 6 pounds, and in an hour, enough heavy bass can be caught that would beat a full day’s fishing on any lake in the region. Without SOLitude and Dave Beasley, despite all my research, my pond would be in an ever-worsening downward spiral. Now SOLitude and annual electrofishing surveys to keep me on track are a permanent part of my pond management plan.

Marc Daymude

Private Landowner, Cameron, NC

October 7, 2015

What A Great Company!

When looking online for a new fish feeder, we had unpleasant experiences with two local fisheries. I decided to call a feeder manufacturer in San Antonio, who recommended SOLitude Lake Management. They were terrific! Paul Dorsett called me directly and was so kind and helpful. He arranged for a feeder to be delivered and set up for us. Although Paul was out of town, he sent his “ace” out, Ryan Young. Ryan and Alex Harrison were efficient, answered all questions, and were very nice young men. Paul even followed up to make certain that everything went smoothly. What a great company! Customer service is what it’s all about these days and SOLitude Lake Management knows exactly that.

Cindy & Jim Bandy

Private Landowners, Centerville, TX

August 22, 2016

Proof Is In The Pudding

Paul Dorsett and the rest of the team at SOLitude have done an absolutely wonderful job in helping us to create Lake Willis! In just a few short years we have gone from having just a few baitfish and perch, to catching a nearly 9-pound bass (our new record). Now if we could just have more time to fish as recommended, we could take out the 300 fish that need to come out. As far as we are concerned, we followed SOLitude’s recommendations and our fish have averaged growing of 2 pounds per year…proof is in the pudding!

Weston Willis and Family

Private Landowner, Abilene, TX

June 9, 2017

A Truly Valuable Investment

We began with two small lakes that were never managed 10 years ago. With SOLitude’s help and expertise we expanded both lakes from 2 acres to 6 acres and began a monthly management program. We went from a spotty fish population to trophy bass with some over 10 pounds! SOLitude is efficient and really cares about the lake ecosystem. Seeing my three-year-old granddaughter catch her first bass makes the investment truly valuable. Thanks, SOLitude.

Ric Campo

Private Landowner, Houston, TX

October 12, 2017

From Frustrating to 100% Fishable

When we hired SOLitude, our 12-acre lake was about 1/3 full of lily pads and hydrilla which were frustrating to the fish. Within 4-6 months, the lake became 100% fishable and the coloring and bloom were much more attractive. The recent addition of 8 or so built brush piles has added much-needed structure for bait fish and is now a great target that is producing bass on every other cast! A very common afternoon will produce 100 fish a day.

Darrell Hernandez

Private Landowner, Athens, TX

April 5, 2018

The Best Choice Is SOLitude Lake Management

If you’d like to manage your waters (or watershed) professionally – then the best choice is SOLitude Lake Management. If you fish, then it’s more important. I had the good fortune to fish a property managed by SOLitude BEFORE I needed a pond management company…those excellent results made my final choice easy. I’m sure that every firm is good – but if the phrase “by fishermen for fishermen!” rings true with you – then there is one choice: SOLitude Lake and Pond Management. They care and it shows.

Carlton Howard III

Private Landowner, Raleigh, NC

June 18, 2018

They Are Simply the Best!

I hired SOLitude to help me out with a new pond in West Virginia. Heather was super helpful and knowledgeable in walking me through the process. She introduced me to Robert and they are simply the BEST. I have a lot of questions and they are super patient, helpful, and responsive. Most of all they both are knowledgeable (and pedigreed) in the world of aquatic life and health. It was a great decision to contract with SOLitude.

Jeremy Billy

Private Landowner, Great Cacapon, WV

Turned Pond Into a Thing of Beauty

SOLitude has been servicing our large residential pond for some years now. They do a wonderful job in all respects! They took a water plant and algae-clogged mess and turned it into a thing of beauty! Work quality is superb, customer service is first-rate. We are extremely well pleased.

Hank Chase

Private Landowner, Purcellville, VA

Thanks for the Professionalism & Commitment

I’m a property manager in Upperville, VA. I maintain a 100-acre farm with an 8-acre pond on the property. We hired SOLitude in the late winter to guide, educate, and help manage the pond. We recently held an event and the pond was the centerpiece. A huge thanks to Jackson – his professionalism and commitment to producing a quality product surpassed my expectations. I will recommend Jackson and his services to any and all after my experience.

Michael Smiley

Private Landowner, Upperville, VA

Made My Pond Nice to Look At

This company is amazing! I called and explained the issues I was having with my pond, and Josh came out and assessed my pond. After doing so, he was able to put together a regiment that helped bring my pond back to where it was nice to look at! I would recommend this company to all of my friends and family!

William Youngblood

Private Landowner, TX

Paul Goes Above & Beyond

Paul is great to work with. He goes above and beyond each time he comes out. He has taken my lake to levels I would have never dreamed of.

Lloyd Irvin

Private Landowner, Buffalo, TX

#1 Choice for Lake Management

Great client relations and very professional & knowledgable service teams. #1 choice for lake/pond clean-up, treatment, and removal of invasive species (among other services).

Rachel Peoples

Private Landowner, IL

Cleared My Overgrown Pond

Great service. Our family pond was in really bad shape with overgrowth, lily pads, and other plants. Within the first few months, there was a big difference, and they were able to clear the pond without endangering the wildlife. I will definitely recommend this company.

Charelle Smith

Private Landowner, Covington, GA

James Keeps Our Lake Clean & Blue

Fantastic customer service. James does a top-notch job keeping our small lake clean and blue, and he also keeps us updated constantly as to when he’s coming and what he’s done. He is an outstanding employee.

Lori Anderson

Private Landowner, Blairsville, GA

Fantastic Team

Fantastic team – very attentive to my spike rush issue, and would not quit till it was under control. I would highly recommend them.

Michael Rollins

Private Landowner, Tarpon Springs, FL

Pleasure to Do Business With

SOLitude Lake Management is a pleasure to do business with. Very professional and friendly from the first contact by phone to the actual order, installation and follow-up.

Katherine Cooper

Private Landowner, Sarasota, FL

On Time & Do A Great Job

SOLitude is a great company! I have never had any problems with my lake care. They are always on time and do a great job. It’s hard nowadays to find anyone who wants to work and take pride in their work. Thank you!

Private Landowner

Fort Pierce, FL

Super People to Work With

Our lake was a mess two years ago. SOLitude Lake Management came in once a month and took care of all the problems we had. Anytime we have issues, which there were very few, they send someone to address it within the week. Great company and super people to work with.

Private Landowner

Miami-Dade County, FL

Easy to Work With & Professional

SOLitude Lake Management has been a tremendous help with our two small ponds. Easy to work with and very professional. Customer service was excellent. Thank you, Kaitlyn and Matti.

Dan Ryhal

Private Landowner, Pine, CO

SOLitude Solved All the Problems

SOLitude Lake Management did a great job. Dylan is the gentleman that works on two of our property ponds, and from day one, he’s solved all the problems. Very professional and explains every step of what he is doing.

Fabio Giro

Private Landowner, AZ

Who We Are

At SOLitude Lake Management we’re dedicated to making water a more healthy and beautiful part of our environment and our world. In that pursuit, we offer sustainable, comprehensive lake and pond management solutions.

How Can We Help Improve Your Ranch?

Our local aquatic specialists are excited to meet with you to learn how we can help improve the beauty and aesthetic of your ranch. Give us a call, or describe your waterbody goals in the form below, and we’ll be in touch shortly.

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