How Do You Stock Ponds With Fish In Texas?
Although as much as 25 percent of Texas fishing occurs in private ponds, most ponds are poorly managed, according to the Texas Agricultural Extension Service. It is important for pond owners to become informed about certain details, such as water quality and alkalinity, prior to stocking their pond. This will help to ensure that the fish can survive and thrive in the pond. Calculate the volume of water in your pond. Obtain the surface area measurements first by multiplying the width times the length of the pond. Use estimates to determine the average width and length if the pond has an odd shape. Multiply the surface area by the average depth of the pond. Your result will be an estimate of the pond’s water volume. This will help determine the number of fish to stock per acre of pond area. Collect water samples and have them lab tested for water quality. Water testing will determine the dissolved oxygen content of the water, its pH or acidity and its hardness or mineral content. All of
