Where Did My Fish Go? – Winter Fish Kills
January 21, 2021
By Joseph BergSenior Aquatic Biologist, Fisheries Specialist Every spring, we hear many of the same questions and statements regarding ponds and fish. “Where are all of my fish?”, “I think all my fish were eaten”,…
Staying Alive! Why You Need Fish Structure
September 30, 2020
By Joey BergAquatic Field Biologist, Fisheries Specialist From the Great Barrier Reef to your classic “Up-North” lake, to your backyard pond, one overlooked component to a waterbody is structure for fish. First and foremost, a…
Bluegill vs. Hybrid Bluegill
March 10, 2020
What Should You Add to Your Pond? By Joey BergAquatic Field Biologist, Fisheries Specialist “Bluegill? Hybrid Bluegill? No Bluegill at all?” There are definitely some considerations when deciding how to stock (or restock) a waterbody.…
Fish Stocking Q & A
February 28, 2020
By Joseph BergAquatic Biologist, Fisheries Specialist We Have Answers! Although ice covers much of Wisconsin’s water, many people are looking forward to open water thinking about stocking fish in lakes or ponds. Fish are a…
Permitting Requirements for Aquatic Plant Management & Fish Stocking
February 21, 2020
By Becca Gray Lake Management Technician/ Administrative Assistant Looking to manage those pesky plants growing in your backyard pond? In order to protect Wisconsin’s native aquatic plants and prevent the spread of invasive plant species,…
Something is Fishy:
December 6, 2019
Why Fish Removal Can be Necessary and How it Works By Joseph J. Berg,Aquatic Field Biologist, Fisheries Specialist Fish treatments/removals are a part of common management practices for fisheries throughout Wisconsin and the United States.…