Our project with Bassmaster: Will Lake Y become a bass fishing heaven?By Lochow RanchTurning an average, underperforming lake into bass fishing heaven requires some thought, planning and know-how. Getting those details right is the goal of our new project with Bassmaster, “The Lake Y Project.” The resulting project is a complete video series, which just aired its… Continue Reading
Fish kills: what to watch out for as summer heats upBy Lochow Ranch Summer is officially here, and all lakes and ponds are at an increased risk of a fish kill. While they are not necessarily common or completely preventable, it is good to be advised on what can happen and what to look for because lately… Continue Reading
Fishery tips: Prepping your fishing lake for a great seasonBy Lochow Ranch You might already be picturing your trophy bass Instagram snaps. But before that happens, it’s time to get your stocking plans set for the season and address any issues with your pond or lake’s inhabitants. Springtime is a great time to assess your pond’s fish… Continue Reading
Maximize your fishery’s health by working with waterBy Matt Ward Water health needs to be managed just like fish and plant life health. In the first of these posts about water quality, I discussed the issues of water turbidity and nutrient control, both critical issues for a healthy fishery. This week we’ll take a look at water… Continue Reading
Liquid assets: managing water quality for healthier fishBy Matt Ward In the interest of full disclosure it should be noted that my academic background is in biochemistry so I get pretty excited about water quality issues. That being said, this stuff really is important even if the details can’t quite inspire excitement like trophy largemouth. Water quality… Continue Reading
Fishery tips: Prepping your fishing lake for a great seasonBy Lochow Ranch Fishery experts know that year-round pond and lake maintenance is key to keeping your favorite fishing pond healthy and productive. The leading reasons the equilibrium in your lake could be off include over- and under-harvesting of predator fish, introduction of undesirable fish species, and summer… Continue Reading
Time to treat: consider your treatment options for vegetation control By Matt Ward At some point in the life of any pond or lake, vegetation or algae growth is going to have to be controlled. In last week’s blog posting, we mentioned that most of the time this is going to involve herbicides and algaecides. Think of these… Continue Reading
Pruning around the pond: vegetation control is important for lake maintenanceBy Matt Ward There are many aspects to aquatic vegetation and we’ll explore several of them over time with this blog, but here we want to focus on vegetation management and control. With everyone receiving their spring fish stockings, it is important to not neglect the vegetation,… Continue Reading
Bang for the Buck: Building a premier fishery with pelleted foodBy Matt Ward Fisheries at their most fundamental are a combination of habitat, fish, and people. The perfect blend of these three ingredients should create a healthy system with plenty and bigger fish for fishermen to target. Many factors go into creating a successful fishery, but likely the single… Continue Reading
The Big Freeze: how did last week’s arctic blast affect Texas ponds and fish?By Matt Ward First, let me say that we sincerely hope that all of you are OK after last week’s extreme winter weather. Our thoughts are truly with those who experienced the worst of the power and water outages. If you were among… Continue Reading