Pond Management - An Official Web site of Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
5 - Management/Maintenance of Established Ponds
 
 
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Management/Maintenance of Established Ponds


Fertilization
Fertilization
The how, when, and why of a pond Fertilization Program.
(Topic A) - Fertilizer Types and Application Methods
Fertilization
(Topic A) - Fertilizer Types and Application Methods
The different types of pond fertilizers are disscussed in this video.
(Topic B) - When to Fertilize?
Fertilization
(Topic B) - When to Fertilize?
This video disscusses when to apply fertilizer to a pond.
(Topic C) - How Much Fertilizer to Apply?
Fertilization
(Topic C) - How Much Fertilizer to Apply?
The amount of fertilizer to put in a pond is discussed here.
(Topic D) – What if you have High Water Flow?
Fertilization
(Topic D) – What if you have High Water Flow?
High water flow and fertilization are discussed in this video.
(Topic A) - How to Determine if your Pond Needs Lime?
Lime Application
(Topic A) - How to Determine if your Pond Needs Lime?
This video covers how to determine if your pond needs lime as well as how to collect pond soil and water for testing.
(Topic B) - How to Apply Lime?
Lime Application
(Topic B) - How to Apply Lime?
The correct type of lime to use in ponds as well as how to apply it in a pond is covered here.
(Topic C) - How Much Lime to Apply?
Lime Application
(Topic C) - How Much Lime to Apply?
The amount of lime to apply in a pond is discussed here.
Feeding Bluegill
Feeding Bluegill
Methods and reasons for supplementally feeding bluegill are discussed in this video.
Fishing Ponds and Harvesting Fish
Fishing Ponds and Harvesting Fish
Rates of harvesting bream and bass are covered in this video.
Determining Balance in a Pond and Management Practices
Determining Balance in a Pond and Management Practices
The proper ratio of bass to bream in ponds is discussed here.
(Topic A) – Balanced Pond and How to Maintain It
Determining Balance in a Pond and Management Practices
(Topic A) – Balanced Pond and How to Maintain It
This video explains what size fish a balanced pond should contain.
(Topic B) – Crowded With Bass
Determining Balance in a Pond and Management Practices
(Topic B) – Crowded With Bass
Ponds crowded with bass are discussed here.
(Topic C) – Crowded With Bream
Determining Balance in a Pond and Management Practices
(Topic C) – Crowded With Bream
Bream-crowded ponds are discussed here.
(Topic D) – Crowded With Competitive Species
Determining Balance in a Pond and Management Practices
(Topic D) – Crowded With Competitive Species
Bass-Bream ponds crowded with competitive species are discussed here.
Habitat Enhancement
Habitat Enhancement
Habitat enhancement of fish ponds is covered here and includes fish attractors and pea gravel.