What is structure? Is it important? Do I have to buy the expensive stuff advertised online? These questions and more are quite common here at Henneke Fish Hatchery. The short answer is yes, structure is beneficial to your pond system…but it doesn’t have to break the bank. “Structure” is a term used to… Continue Reading
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Harvesting 101
A key factor in ensuring your pond or lake continues to produce good quality fish is a consistent harvesting routine, a concept that is not usually common knowledge. Many people associate fish size with age; hence the “throw the small ones back so they can grow bigger” mentality. However, this is not the case! Fish… Continue Reading
Importance of Forage Fish in Ponds
So, you have a pond and a dream of reeling in an awesome trophy bass…now what? A lot goes into the creation of that pretty 10-pounder, believe it or not. Food quality and availability almost single-handedly dominates the outcome of the sport fish in a recreational pond, and it all starts with a select few… Continue Reading