A healthy fishery starts at the bottom of the food chain. For pond owners throughout Alabama and Arkansas, maintaining a strong forage base is one of the most important parts of successful pond management and fish stocking. Fathead minnows, golden sh...

As summer fades and cooler temperatures arrive across Alabama and Arkansas, pond owners often turn their attention to seasonal maintenance. But there’s another important task to consider before winter: fall fish stocking. A healthy forage base is ess...

As summer temperatures climb across Alabama and Arkansas, lakes and ponds face increasing environmental challenges that can place significant stress on fish populations. Rising water temperatures, low dissolved oxygen levels, algae blooms, and declin...