Excess algae. Murky water. Overgrown plants. If these sound familiar, your lake or pond might be suffering from a silent threat: nutrient loading. While it’s easy to focus on what’s happening in the water, the real story often begins on land. At Jone...
Why Wetland Plantings Matter for Your Pond If you’re dealing with bank erosion around your pond, you’re not alone. Erosion is a common challenge for many pond owners, but it doesn’t have to be an inevitable part of pond ownership. When left unaddress...
Retention ponds are more than just scenic assets—they’re engineered systems vital to stormwater management, flood prevention, and water quality protection. But these systems can only function at their best with expert, ongoing care. At Jones Lake Man...
Curly-leaf pondweed (Potamogeton crispus) is an invasive submerged aquatic plant easily identified by its green leaves with a reddish hue and distinctive wavy, crinkled edges. Originally native to Eurasia, this species was introduced to North America...
Beyond Algaecides: Sustainable Algae Management Filamentous algae are a common challenge for lake and pond owners, often forming dense, green mats that disrupt water quality and aesthetics. These algae are made up of long, stringy filaments that can ...
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...
When you think of Jones Lake Management, you might first think of expert fish stocking services—but did you know we offer a full suite of lake and pond management solutions? Our comprehensive services ensure that your waterbody remains healthy, balan...
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...
Eutrophication is often described as the aging process of a pond or lake. Over time, organic material and nutrients accumulate, forming a thick layer of black sludge—or muck—along the pond bottom. This buildup comes from leaves, grass clippings, dead...
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...
Many ponds and small lakes experience conditions that can result in their surfaces being covered by a “scum” or biofilm. Biofilms can occur at different times of the year and their composition can vary depending on the season and waterbody characteri...
