Managing Fish During Spawning Season in Lakes and Ponds Spawning season is one of the most critical times of year for fish populations in lakes and ponds. Proper fish management during this period directly impacts reproduction success, long-term popu...
Why One-Time Fish Stocking Isn’t Enough... A well-stocked pond offers more than just great fishing—it creates a healthy, balanced ecosystem and year-round enjoyment for you, your family, and your guests. At Jones Lake Management, we often hear from p...
When it comes to maintaining a balanced and thriving pond or lake, supplemental forage fish stocking plays a crucial role. At Jones Lake Management, our biologists recommend two species for our supplemental forage stocking packages: Fathead Minnows a...
As fisheries biologists, one of the most important recommendations we make to pond and lake owners is to stock forage fish in early spring. While stocking forage fish at any time of year can provide benefits, early spring stocking offers the greatest...
There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of catching your own fish, preparing it with care, and serving up a delicious, golden-fried meal. The Jones family has been perfecting this fish fry breading for generations, creating a blend that brings ou...
Stocking a pond or lake with the right mix of fish species is critical to creating a thriving ecosystem and delivering a satisfying fishing experience. Each fish species brings unique benefits to the table, whether as a forage species supporting pred...
As the season shifts to the cooling embrace of September, it's an opportune time to discuss changes in Midwestern ponds and lakes and how these changes affect fish like largemouth bass, bluegill sunfish and forage fish. Diminishing daylight hours lea...
Transforming your pond or lake into a thriving aquatic ecosystem requires both thoughtful planning and integrated management strategies. At Jones Lake Management, we have a long history of fisheries management and understand the importance of stockin...
Tilapia: A Seasonal Ally in the Fight Against Weeds and Algae When it comes to controlling unwanted aquatic vegetation, the best strategies go beyond quick fixes—they focus on long-term balance. At Jones Lake Management, we take a science-based, inte...
Grass carp are a non-native herbivorous species. As one of the largest members of the minnow family, these fish are silvery to olive in color with large scales along their body. Native to eastern Asia, they were originally imported in the ‘60s to hel...
Fall is an excellent time to stock fish. Not only do cooler water temperatures reduce stress on fish during seining and handling, but they also help fish acclimate more quickly to your pond. After a summer of fishing at your pond or lake, you should ...
