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
How Fishing Ponds Help the Environment
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
Preparing Your Pond for Fall and Winter
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
Make a Unique Splash with Exotic Fish
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
Hybrid Blue Catfish: A Fast-Growing Fish for Your Pond
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
Regain Control with Electro-Shock Services
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
Catch and Release: Tips for Returning Fish
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
Spring is the Perfect Time to Explore Water Features
Now that spring is here to stay, many will be looking to make additions and upgrades to their properties. What better way to do so than with a new pond or lake in your yard from Kenneth Henneke Fish Hatchery? A new pond can be an excellent addition to your home for many reasons. Your… Continue Reading