UGA Cooperative Extension

Thomas County Extension Office:
Agriculture & Natural Resources:
Aquaculture and Pond Management

General Pond Management

You can contact your County agent for any assistance with your pond needs. We do water testing as well. Water testing is an important first step in determining your hardness and alkalinity levels.

• Management of Georgia Sportfishing Ponds - Good general overview from start to finish
• Texas Pond Management Information
• Florida Pond Management Information
• Pond Fertilizing and Liming
• How To Choose a Pond Site
• Building Freshwater Fish Attractors

Fish Stocking

• Stocking Sportfish Ponds
• Channel Catfish Production in Ponds
• Trophy Bass Production

Weeds

• Using Sterile Grass Carp to Control Aquatic Weeds
• Identification and Control of Weeds in Southern Ponds
• Texas AQUAPLANT Weed ID Guide - Nice alphabetical and visual index
• Center for Aquatic & Invasive Plants - Nice alphabetical and visual index
• Aquatic Herbicide Label Information

Pond Problems

• Angler's Guide to Fish Diseases and Parasites
• Drought Conditions Which Affect Fish and Ponds
• Using Chemicals in Pond Management
• Oxygen Depletion in Ponds

Links

• American Fisheries Society
• Aquaculture Network Information Center
• Southern Regional Aquaculture Center
• University of Georgia Dept. of Animal and Dairy Science Aquaculture Unit

Pond Consultants

If you find you do not have the tools, time, or training to manage your pond a consultant is a good option. Some things to consider when hiring a consultant are (1) Reputation, (2) Insurance and Bonding, (3) References, (4) Pricing, (5) Certification, Education, and Licensing.
Dr. Gary Burtle's (University of Georgia) Pond Consultants Page

Sport Fish Pond Management Workshop

Please stay tuned to the blog or calendar for our next workshop. Typically they are done late summer or fall.