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. Diminishing daylight hours lead to reduced photosynthesis among aquatic plants, resul...
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...
Phosphorus is vital to the productivity of your pond, but too much of a good thing can cause problems. Nuisance aquatic weeds and an overabundance of algae are often the result of excessive phosphorus or imbalanced nutrients. It’s important to keep t...
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 ...
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...
