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 ...
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...
Here in Wisconsin it seems our winters are ever changing. Winters from one year to next have heavy snow events at the beginning and light at the end or vice versa. Temperatures can vary from tolerable to “Why do I live here?” cold, which can be good ...
If you are concerned with your pond freezing out with all of this winter's super cold temps, please call our office to speak with Joey, one of our fishery biologists. There are different considerations depending on your specific pond and goals. We ar...
1) Build a sand castle with your kids Who doesn't like to pretend that you are the king or queen of your own castle? Having a swim pond with a beach can be enjoyable for your children or for the big kid inside you. Having a beach on your pond is a mu...
Article reposted from West Bend Cares Blog written by Scott Stueber on June 20, 2017 Pools and ponds can make for fun in the sun for you, your family, and friends, but they can also be a liability hazard and attract unwanted guests. It doesn't matter...
https://youtu.be/hhhOQAEcNMs During the winter months, many pond owners patiently await the thawing spring season to enjoy their backyard oasis once again. After many satisfying warm weather months, pond owners believe that this is the only time peri...
This is a great article which touches base on what can happen when extremely low temperatures can affect an entire aquatic environment. Winters such as last have seen record breaking numbers which then causes increased freezing of bodies of water. Th...
Your investment in your fish is an important one. Keep them healthy this winter with a winter pond aeration system. There is still time for you to install aerators for your pond. Call 920-872-2032 or email al@wisconsinlpr.com
Aerial pic of installed aeration system Aerial view of 2 ponds with operational winter aeration systems 3 diffusers with weighted bases prior to install in a 1/2 acre pond (Note: floats & loops for gentle placement and moving/removal purposes) Di...
