Fisheries Management

Written by Industry Experts Aaron Cushing and David Beasley, Fisheries Biologists A few freshwater species of fish have a very unique diet. One of these is the redear sunfish (Lepomis microlophus), also called a shellcracker. Redear play a distinctive role in the balance of a pond ecosystem by targeting mollusks such as snails and small […]

AS SEEN IN Pond Boss Magazine, January/February 2015, Written by Industry Expert David Beasley, Lead Fisheries Biologist The excitement generated when catching a massive largemouth bass is a special feeling capable of igniting a lifelong passion. Just picture a youngster, cheeks puffed out, back arched, both hands on a fishing pole that’s bent double with […]

AS SEEN IN Pond Boss, November/December 2014, Written by Industry Expert David Beasley, Lead Fisheries Biologist  Triploid grass carp are unique, olive-green, cigar-shaped fish often observed basking in the sunshine in shallow water as they soak up warm surface temperatures. What sets these fish apart from others is their intense appetite for a wide variety […]

Written by Industry Experts David Beasley and Aaron Cushing, Fisheries Biologists Rainbow trout are a cold water fish native to the Pacific Ocean and western US coastal streams. A variety of rainbow trout that is born in a freshwater river, grows up in the ocean (or in a large lake), and returns to freshwater to […]

By Industry Expert David Beasley, Lead Fisheries Biologist Catching pond fish on a consistent basis, can prove to be very challenging at times. Many variables affect how successful a fishing outing may be. For example, some of the reasons why fish do not bite are related to environmental variables such as barometric pressure and moon […]

Winter is an important time to prepare your lake or pond for the coming spring and fishing season. Whether trying to maintain a balanced pond with a healthy ecosystem, or looking to reduce mosquito larva populations, it is important to have refuge for small fish. Proper hiding places will give small fish a better opportunity to […]

AS SEEN IN Pond Boss Magazine, September/October: Written by Industry Expert, David Beasley, Lead Fisheries Biologist  The satisfaction of catching big fish is something that many of us desire. Unfortunately, establishing and maintaining a private fishery with an abundant number of large predator fish can prove to be challenging. This is especially true for owners of […]

Are you looking to maintain a balanced, healthy fishery or perhaps your goal is a trophy fishery? Either way, you can benefit greatly from electrofishing. Electrofishing is a fish sampling tool used to gather fish population data which allows managers to make accurate decisions and improve pond management techniques. Using an electrofishing boat, the electric […]

AS SEEN IN Common Ground Magazine, Community Associations Institute, July/August 2014: Written by Tracy King, Director of Marketing We may not all live in Mayberry, but wouldn’t it be nice to have a gathering spot where everyone can meet up with your neighbors and enjoy a natural environment? As the world around us gets busier with technology, […]

The last thing a pond owner, homeowner, or lake manager wants to find is dead fish in their lake or pond. Fish kills can be disturbing and stressful for all parties involved, and understanding how and why they occur will aid in preventing them. Fish kills can typically be attributed to natural causes, and recognizing […]