Lake and Pond Construction

Lake and Pond Construction

Lake and pond construction can be a challenging project. If you don’t have much experience in the field of reproducing aquatic species, it may also sound strange to you, but constructing ponds or lakes for fish stocking and esthetic purposes is a common activity of...
The Importance of Habitat

The Importance of Habitat

When we survey private lakes throughout the state, one thing we see time and again is a lack of proper habitat. If you want to catch big bass you need to have a healthy, established population of their favorite foods, and plenty of places to hunt for them.  A...
Biological Control Fish Species

Biological Control Fish Species

Biological control is a method of pest control and species management. It utilizes species of fish that prey on invasive species, trash fish, undesirable vegetation or fish whose population will boom without predators. This type of management is highly effective and...
Tilapia

Tilapia

Tilapia season is here. This versatile fish is a favorite for both fishing and eating. Tilapia is the common name for about a hundred types of cichlid fish from the tilapiine cichlid tribe. Tilapia are principally freshwater fish, occupying shallow streams, lakes and...
Water Gardens

Water Gardens

Water gardens are a great hobby and has many advantages over land gardens and lawns. Small backyard ponds can be turned into a creative piece of natural art, a living organism that looks great and functions even better.  One of the most important parts of a water...
Clearwater Newsletter 2012

Clearwater Newsletter 2012

What does last year’s drought mean for your lake? With the recent Texas drought, we have seen many changes to the area. After the recent rains, the lakes are full of nutrients and have returned to optimum levels. Now is the time to reassess the fisheries...