The new year brings with it happy memories of the recent holidays, ideas and goals for the future, and a new sense of self…and also cold weather! Here is your answer to the age-old question; is it too cold to stock my pond in January and February? Typically, the spring season gets… Read more »
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Stocking Fish in the Summer Months
The Dog Days of Summer are officially here, and while we have plenty of air conditioning to keep us cool, our fish unfortunately do not! Hot summer weather brings with it an array of potential problems for pond owners, including pond turnover, vegetation growth, and today’s topic: the challenge of stocking more fish. With the… Read more »
Structure in Ponds
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »