Pond Management

Have you always wondered why your pond isn’t a good fishing pond?  It could have something to do with the way you are managing your pond.  Typically good pond management will lead to a good fishing pond.  Some of the factors that may affect fishing in your pond are the overall habitat, water quality, and the fish population.

If your pond habitat is overgrown with weeds and algae you can get musty flavored fish or even have a fish kill where the water is deprived of oxygen and many fish will die.  Too many rooted plants can make it difficult for fish to feed and will result in skinny fish.  Some rooted plants and algae are acceptable for food and shelter but if more than 20 percent of your pond is covered in weeds and algae you could be neglecting your fish.  Sanco has algaecides and herbicides that can be used to help control pond growth to designated areas in your pond.

 

Water quality will also affect fishing.  Fish like largemouth bass and bluegills are caught much easier when they can see the bait for some distance.  Having a balanced population of fish is also important to ensure fishing remains good.  Bass and bluegill are often chosen because they are self-sustaining fish and are a natural combination of predator and prey.  Other fish like channel catfish are popular but are not self sustaining and must be sustained by stocking

 

For more information on how to manage your pond contact the helpful staff at Sanco Industries.