About Lochow Ranch

Pond Contractor in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, & Arkansas | Pond Construction & Lake Management

Lochow Ranch Pond & Lake Management is a leading pond contractor and lake construction company serving Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. We specialize in designing, building, and managing high-quality private ponds and lakes for landowners, ranches, and commercial properties.

With decades of combined experience in fisheries science, excavation, and land management, our team delivers turnkey pond construction solutions—from initial design to long-term lake management.

Whether you’re building a new pond, renovating an existing lake, or improving fish habitat, we provide the expertise to ensure lasting results.

We provide comprehensive pond and lake contractor services for every situation:

We also carry a full range of docks, fountains, aeration systems and other features that make your lake or pond the best it can be. 

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Pond management services for private ponds and lakes

Meet our team

At Lochow Ranch Pond and Lake Management, every member of our team has the experience and education required to ensure that your pond receives the highest quality care. They also undergo routine professional development on the handling and applying of chemicals. With over 50 years in combined pond management experience, let our team of experts create your dream lake.

getting started: Beginner's guide

Building your dream pond or lake takes planning and careful management to ensure your body of water meets your goals. Check out our Beginner’s Guide for an example of how to create, and maintain, a thriving fishery.

Jobs: WOrk with US

Ready to join the region’s best pond management company? Lochow Ranch Pond and Lake Management has openings for Equipment Operators, Techs and Biologists.

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Lochow Ranch is the premier private pond contractor in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. Learn about our lake renovation project with Bassmaster and other projects.  

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Pond Design, Excavation, & Renovation Experts

Every successful pond begins with proper planning.

We evaluate:

  • Soil composition
  • Watershed size and runoff
  • Elevation and drainage
  • Intended use (fishing, livestock, recreation)

We also specialize in pond renovation and repair, including:

  • Fixing leaking ponds
  • Dam reconstruction
  • Sediment removal (dredging)
  • Shoreline stabilization

If your existing pond is underperforming, we can restore it to full functionality.

Click here to learn more about working with Lochow Ranch as your pond excavation contractor on property development projects.

Get started on your private pond paradise

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Why Choose Lochow Ranch as Your Pond Contractor

Choosing the right pond contractor makes the difference between a pond that lasts decades—and one that fails.

What sets us apart:

  • Decades of combined experience in pond construction and fisheries management
  • Science-based approach to lake and pond design
  • Proven track record across multiple states
  • Full-service solutions from construction to management
  • Customized plans tailored to your land and goals

We don’t just build ponds—we build long-term assets for your property.

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Full-Service Pond & Lake Management

We offer long-term management services to protect your investment:

  • Fish stocking and population management
  • Electrofishing surveys
  • Aquatic vegetation control
  • Water quality testing
  • Aeration system installation

Our goal is to create a balanced, sustainable ecosystem that improves over time.

Click here to learn more about our fishery management services for creating and managing the trophy fishery of your dreams.