Fisheries Management

AS SEEN IN Pond Boss Magazine, July/August: Written by Industry Expert, David Beasley, Fisheries Biologist, SOLitude Lake Management The pursuit of managing trophy fisheries has its way of evolving into a lifelong passion for some of us. Whether you’re a professional or a hobbyist, frustrations can build as we learn first hand that high catch […]

Written by Industry Expert Derek Johnson, Lake Management Scientist, Fisheries & Wildlife Scientist, and Certified Lake Manager Lakes and ponds are a delicate balancing act made up of a variety of organisms fulfilling many different roles in the ecosystem. An issue will quickly arise in a waterbody when something is out of balance, inevitably throwing […]

Written by Industry Expert, David Beasley, Lead Fisheries Biologist A unique aspect of lakes and ponds is the mystery of what is lurking beneath the water’s surface. This level of uncertainty feeds a curiosity and excitement, motivating anglers to spend time on the water. Unfortunately, for the average angler, life is simply too busy to […]

Written by Industry Expert Aaron Cushing, Fisheries and Wildlife Biologist, Environmental Scientist Ever wonder how many largemouth bass are in your pond? Ever stock your pond with predators like largemouth bass, hybrid stripers, or tiger muskie, and wonder how fast they are growing? What about how long they might live? This kind of data is […]

AS SEEN IN Pond Boss Magazine, May/June 2015: Written by Industry Expert, David Beasley, Fisheries Biologist, SOLitude Lake Management Setting the hook and doing battle with a huge fish is an indescribable adrenaline rush. It is a short-lived experience so exciting that fishermen are willing to spend days on the water for a chance to […]

Written by Industry Expert Marc Harris, Fisheries Biologist  How old a fish is relative to its length is an important indicator of fish health and growth. A well fed one year old fish in a healthy environment may be the same length as a two or three year old fish from a pond lacking sufficient forage. […]

Written by Industry Expert Marcus Harris, Fisheries and Wildlife Biologist As lake and pond managers, we are often tasked with eliminating any signs of nuisance aquatic weed and algae growth in the water. But is this always the best thing when managing a waterbody for fisheries as well? In my experience, the answer is a […]

AS SEEN IN Pond Boss Magazine, March/April 2015, Written by Industry Expert David Beasley, Lead Fisheries Biologist The Cohoke Fishing Club is a forty-seven member private sports club located in the heart of central Virginia. Over the years, their fishery has produced a significant number of largemouth bass weighing between 5 and 10 pounds, but […]

Written by Industry Expert Aaron Cushing, Fisheries & Wildlife Biologist, Environmental Scientist Fisheries Management is an integrated process of gathering information, data analysis, consulting and decision making, budgeting, and the implementation of techniques and strategies used to ensure continued productivity of the fishery or to accomplish other fisheries objectives. Because each waterbody is different and […]

The harsh winter we have been experiencing has many of us longing for spring. Your pond(s) will once again become a focal point and gathering spot in your community when the warm weather arrives. Unfortunately, pesky mosquitoes begin to appear in the spring and try to ruin your ability to enjoy the outdoors. SOLitude is […]