When considering what fish to stock, determine your objectives in terms of food production, recreation, aesthetics or trophy angling and how much time you have to devote to pond management. Although many types of fish could be stocked into recreational ponds, few have the characteristics needed to provide quality fishing year after year.

Habitat is extremely important in supporting a successful fishery in your pond. This article provides information on depth considerations, habitat complexity and creating spawning areas for your fish.

This document gives tips and information on renovating ponds to remove undesirable fish species.

This document discusses the importance of water quality to a recreational pond and water quality characteristics.

This document provides information about when liming might be necessary and lime application methods.

Description:Proper use of fertilizer can increase fish yields two to five times. Fish are easier to catch in fertilized ponds because plankton turbidity limits their vision, causing them to be less wary. Plankton blooms also reduce light penetration to pond bottoms, preventing growth of troublesome aquatic weeds.

This document discusses causes of muddy pond water and ways to prevent and control it.

This article discusses the procedures that should be taken to maximize the health of fingerlings when stocking your recreational pond.

This document discusses the importance of managing bass and bream populations in your recreational pond and provides management recommendations.

This document introduces subjects that must be taken into consideration when creating a recreational pond, including permitting, public lands and waters, and liability.