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STOCKING YOUR POND IN TEXAS
What type of Bluegill to Stock?
Make sure you stock a native or a Coppernose Bluegill. This bluegill will reproduce and if stocked properly will give you adequate bluegill to stay ahead of your bass.
Are Minnows important to my pond?
Minnows can be important in establishing an eco system. Although once a pond or lake is established Minnows become less important. over time. Focus will need to be on your Bluegill to Bass ratio.
What is a forage base?
Forage base can be fish established in your pond or lake to feed your predator fish. All fish are predators but the top of the food chain in Kansas Ponds and lakes are Bass, Crappie and Catfish. Fathead Minnows, Bluegill, crayfish, shad are just a few fish used as a forage base.
Your Lake Master Pro Representative in Texas
BILL KELLEY
Bill has helped pond and lake owners manage their lakes with over 20 years of experience.
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STOCKING AN TEXAS POND WITHOUT A CURRENT POPULATION CAN BE DONE A FEW WAYS.
HERE IS A BASIC GUIDELINE POND AND LAKE STOCKING FOR A 1 ACRE POND.
New Pond, No Current Fish Population:
100 Largemouth Bass
100 Black Crappie (Optional)
750 Coppernose or Native Bluegill
200 Redear Bream
100 Channel Catfish
10 lbs Fathead Minnows
Grass Carp (Pond Assessment to determine how many to stock)
Also keep in mind that fishing pressure on your pond or lake can change how the lake is stocked. For example, if you have a lake that will receive very little fishing pressure can be stocked lighter
CUSTOMIZED STOCKING
Stocking ponds to your liking can be handled in a number of ways. For example if you want primarily Channel Catfish or Black Crappie, we can come up with a customized stocking plan especially for you and keep the pond as healthy as possible.
If you’re looking to stock your pond in Texas, adjusting the numbers based on your current fish population is a good starting point. A brief history of your fishing experiences, such as what has been caught (e.g., sizes, weights, age), can assist in determining a customized Texas pond stocking plan. If you’re uncertain about your pond’s contents and require assistance, we provide electrofishing surveys at Lake Master Pros.
Electrofishing surveys, also known as pond shocking or lake assessments, are used to examine your fish population and provide a recommendation. This is a crucial part of our Texas pond stocking service.
SHOULD I COMMERCIALLY FEED MY FISH?
While not all types of fish feed on commercial feed, all fish in your pond can significantly benefit from it. Anytime you add an additional food supply to your pond or lake, all of your fish will reap the rewards! This is an important consideration when planning to stock your pond in Texas.
DO I NEED AN ELECTROFISHING SURVEY?
An electrofishing survey is one of the most effective pond and lake management tools available today. With the proper equipment, we can take fish samples from your pond or lake as part of our Texas pond stocking service. This process allows us to determine the age of your bass, stocking densities, health, proportion of fish, and detect disease or worm infestations.
Once the survey is completed, all fish are returned to your pond or lake. After the survey, you will receive a pond or lake assessment and recommendations for your Texas pond stocking needs. This is a key part of the services we offer at Lake Master Pros. We’re here to help you stock your pond in Texas effectively and efficiently.
Stock My Pond Texas brought to you by Lake Master Pros
Helping you stock your pond or lake the right way in Texas is our main goal. We offer a variety of fish to stock your pond or lake. These fish include Largemouth Bass, Coppernose Bluegill, Native Bluegill, Hybrid Bluegill, Black Crappie, Channel Catfish, Redear Bream, Fathead Minnows and Grass Carp. Stocking your pond or lake to enjoy great fishing year in and year out is the goal of most of our clients. This can be acheived by assessinig your lake, learning some history and moving forward with a Pond or Lake management program.
