Pond Maintenance

Fish Stocking
Feeding
Electrofishing
Aeration
Pond Fertilizing
Aquatic Vegetation
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Perfect Pond Plus
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Fish Stocked

Largemouth Bass
Tiger Bass
Northern Bass
Florida Bass
Coppernose Bluegill
Shellcracker
Fathead Minnows
Grass Carp
Threadfin Shad
Golden Shiners
Black Crappie
Perfect Pond Plus
Perfect Pond PlusWould you like to increase your fish production by up to 400%? Perfect Pond Plus® is a water soluble fertilizer that is easy to apply, water-soluble, and it will not clump. The 12-48-8 formulation and the patent pending micro-nutrient package produce excellent phytoplankton blooms that are the base of the food chain in ponds. The increased amount of plankton is eaten by aquatic insects and zooplankton, which serve as food for small fish. More small fish results in more food for the larger fish such as largemouth bass. Perfect Pond Plus® should be applied when the water temperatures reach 60 degrees F in the spring (late February/early March in the south), and double (10 lbs per surface acre), the normal rate for the first application. Perfect Pond Plus

After the first application, apply Perfect Pond Plus® at 5 lbs per surface acre once every two weeks until the pond produces a green bloom. Once the green color appears, fertilize as needed (about once per month), to maintain the green color. You can measure the green color using a white disk to measure the visibility. The visibility should be maintained between 18 and 24 inches. Perfect Pond Plus can be applied by broadcasting from the bank or by boat. Stop fertilizing once the water temperature declines into the 50’s around November. Do not fertilize if undesirable vegetation is present. Fertilizer will stimulate the plants growth.
 

Seasonal Tips

Threadfin Shad Are Available Now!

shad_harvest_webSexually mature threadfin shad are now available from American Sport Fish Hatchery. Our hatchery ponds are full of healthy adult threadfin shad and we will begin our deliveries on June 15.

These shad will spawn several times in your lake this summer. Many years ago, most of the lakes and ponds in the southeast were stocked during the summer using this technique. Most lake managers in East Texas continue to stock threadfin shad during the summer, with good success.

If you are not observing schools of threadfin shad on the surface of your lake in the late afternoon, you need to add them to your lake. If you miss a threadfin shad spawn this year, you may reduce food production for your bass for the next two years.

Stock Your Pond!

By stocking the right kind of fish and following a well-developed plan of maintenance and fertilization, you can grow trophy-sized fish in your pond. Let American Sport Fish Hatchery help you reach your pond's maximum potential!

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Have A Perfect Pond

Perfect Pond Plus is truly a revolutionary tool for maintaining the perfect balance in your pond. It is easy to apply, water soluble, and will not clump.

Always Use Perfect Pond Plus® For Great Results!

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