After a summer of long, hot days, the surface waters in ponds and lakes are very warm. This warmer water is physically lighter and essentially “floats” on top of the dense colder water at the bottom. The area that separates these warmer surface water...
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 ...
The food web in your pond or lake may seem simple, but there’s probably more going on than you may realize at first glance. The base of the food web is a single-celled algae called phytoplankton. Phytoplankton is not only a main contributor of oxygen...
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...
