As water temperatures cool, fall is the ideal time to stock rainbow trout in community lakes and private ponds. For property owners, HOAs, and community associations, rainbow trout provide exciting seasonal fishing opportunities and lasting value for...
When crisp air and falling leaves signal the end of summer, it’s easy to assume pond maintenance can wait until spring. But in Wisconsin, fall is a critical window to protect your waterbody through winter and ensure a healthy, balanced, and beautiful...
For many lake and pond owners in Wisconsin, the dream is to grow largemouth bass that reach trophy size and deliver unforgettable fishing. But producing a lake that consistently supports trophy-class bass requires more than luck. It takes careful pla...
As summer winds down and water temperatures begin to cool, many pond owners focus on cleanup and preparing for winter. However, one of the most important fall tasks often gets overlooked: fish stocking. Forage fish—small species that provide a critic...
Managing a Wisconsin pond or lake isn’t just about how it looks—it’s about creating a thriving, balanced fishery that reflects your goals. Whether you want to grow trophy bass, improve panfish quality, or build a healthier ecosystem for family and fr...
By Joseph Berg Senior Aquatic Biologist, Fisheries Specialist Every spring, we hear many of the same questions and statements regarding ponds and fish. “Where are all of my fish?”, “I think all my fish were eaten”, “I don’t have any fish but I don’t ...
By Joey Berg Aquatic Field Biologist, Fisheries Specialist From the Great Barrier Reef to your classic “Up-North” lake, to your backyard pond, one overlooked component to a waterbody is structure for fish. First and foremost, a great number of lakes,...
Or is it? An Explanation of Summer Fish Kills By: Joseph Berg Aquatic Field Biologist, Fisheries Specialist We know that many changes occur from winter to summer with our water in the Midwest. For instance, most fishermen are quite familiar with “tur...
What Should You Add to Your Pond? By Joey Berg Aquatic Field Biologist, Fisheries Specialist “Bluegill? Hybrid Bluegill? No Bluegill at all?” There are definitely some considerations when deciding how to stock (or restock) a waterbody. All waterbodie...
Why Fish Removal Can be Necessary and How it Works By Joseph J. Berg, Aquatic Field Biologist, Fisheries Specialist Fish treatments/removals are a part of common management practices for fisheries throughout Wisconsin and the United States. You may a...
