A healthy Michigan pond starts with a balanced food web. While largemouth bass and other gamefish may get most of the attention, the smaller organisms and forage fish they depend on play an equally important role. Maintaining the right forage base ca...

As summer temperatures rise across Michigan, fish in ponds and lakes face increasing environmental stress. Warm water, low oxygen levels, algae blooms, and declining water quality can quickly create conditions that threaten fish populations and the o...

Managing Fish During Spawning Season in Michigan Lakes and Ponds Spawning season is one of the most important times of year for fish populations across Michigan lakes and ponds. Proper fish management during this critical period directly impacts repr...