If the average person heard the term “fish stocking” they might wonder if it had to do with Christmas (hanging a stocking by the fireplace) or fashion (fishnets anyone?)… but for those who like fishing and/or have ever been to a hatchery, like Kenneth Henneke Fish Hatchery in Hallettsville, Texas, they’re familiar with the term… Continue Reading
What do farmed fish eat? Usually they eat a feed that comes in the form of dried pellets packed with essential nutrients. Much like you’d give a growing baby the kind of food that helps them stay healthy and grow up to be strong, fish food for farmed fish does the same thing. Did you… Continue Reading
Fish has been called “brain food.” Why is that? Well, your brain is made up of several things, including fats. Specifically, the fats in the brain are omega-3 with DHA, which is something found in… fish! Did you know that omega-3 fats are so important to early brain development that now they’re in baby milk… Continue Reading
According to everyone’s favorite online encyclopedia (Wikipedia), a fish hatchery is a “place for artificial breeding, hatching and rearing through the early life stages of animals, finfish and shellfish in particular.” So, in other words, it’s like an incubator/nursery for young fish. It’s a place where people can watch over the development of young fish… Continue Reading
Fishing ponds are beneficial to the environment. They act as natural reservoirs, conserving water while offering a self-sustaining cycle of hydration keeping plants alive in them and nearby. Meanwhile, ponds take up space in a good way– unlike grass, they don’t need to be mowed. Gas-powered mowers create air pollution, so having a pond on… Continue Reading
Fall in the Southern states is much different than that in other parts of the country, most notably the Northeast where rain and rapidly dropping temperatures make for a drastic change in the fall, leading into the harsh cold and heavy snows of winter. With that said, pond owners here still need to prepare for… Continue Reading
Water features are a popular part of interior and exterior design for both residential and commercial properties. A pond or tank can provide many hours of enjoyment while also increasing the value of a property. Whether you have a large private tank, decorative exterior water features, or a private pond or lake, you can make… Continue Reading
Catfish can make for a fun fishing experience, whether you are pursuing them at a private fishing hole or a public river or pond. Anglers at public waterways are limited to whatever fish may be present in the water. Owners of private fishing ponds or lakes, however, have the choice of what fish to stock,… Continue Reading
There is more to your lake or pond than just a large body of water with a few fish within it. What you really have is a large, complex and growing ecosystem, and what ecosystems need more than anything is balance. As in any living environment, some fish and other organisms have a way of… Continue Reading
Whether you are fishing in a privately stocked pond or you are just interested in fishing for sport, you want to be familiar with the best way to safely catch and release fish. Of course, there are some things to keep in mind so that these fish can be returned to the water in the… Continue Reading
