Hot, dry weather and low water levels in Illinois is expected to trigger fish kills this summer in ponds, lakes, and rivers of the state. In June, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) began responding to reports of summer … Continued
When designing and constructing ponds, a variety of structural features and practices are often implemented to help sustain healthy fish populations. This article covers some of the most popular farm pond components. Feeders are often installed in farm ponds. These … Continued
A new law passed by the North Carolina General Assembly requires hunters and anglers to obtain written permission from a landowner or leaseholder before hunting or fishing on privately-owned posted property. The law applies to land, waters, ponds or legally … Continued
Across North America, landowners have a variety of choices when it comes to stocking private ponds with fish. Types of freshwater fish suitable for pond stocking include bass, sunfish, catfish, freshwater trout and many others. When choosing which species of … Continued
Several areas of North America are experiencing drought conditions this summer which impacts freshwater fishing in several ways. Shallow ponds may recede to a fraction of their size and some dry up entirely. While low water levels can be devastating … Continued