Why Pond Spillways Fail and How to Recognize the Warning Signs
Pond spillways fail primarily due to hydraulic shear stress exceeding the soil’s cohesive strength, … Read more
How to Inspect a Pond Dam and Spot Problems Early
To inspect a pond dam and spot problems early, a technician must perform a … Read more
How Pond Depth and Structure Affect Fish Survival During Extreme Heat
Pond depth and structure determine fish survival by providing thermal stratification and oxygen-rich refugia. … Read more
How Spawning Habitat Affects Bass and Bluegill Populations
The ‘Modern’ pond is a nursery for failure. We need to go back to … Read more
Do You Need to Restock Fish After a Pond Fish Kill?
Don’t call the hatchery yet. Your pond might be fixing itself for free. A … Read more
How Much Fish Biomass Can a Pond Actually Support?
A standard unmanaged pond typically supports 100 to 400 pounds of fish biomass per … Read more
When Should You Harvest Bass from a Farm Pond?
Catch and release is killing your pond. Here is the data why. To grow … Read more
How to Tell If a Bass-Bluegill Pond Is Out of Balance
A ‘pretty’ pond is often a dead pond. Can you spot the signs of … Read more
Why Your Pond Has Lots of Small Bluegill and Few Large Bass
Why did the trophy bass disappear? The answer is hidden in the bluegill count. … Read more