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...

During the winter months, open water and circulation from winter winds promote relatively high and stable oxygen levels. Oxygen dissolves more readily in cold water. It is worth noting the pond simply requires less oxygen in the winter, because metab...