FNR-565-W: The introduction in the 1990s of dressenid mussels and round goby in Lake Michigan continues to affect the diets of some salmonine species. As the lake's ecosystem changes, brown trout, lake trout and steelhead have chosen a more flexible...
More than just a puddle: Understanding the pond ecosystem for better management
FNR-567: Ponds and small lakes are complex ecosystems. This publication discusses the living and non-living components of ponds, as well as interactions between these components. Landowners can use this information to better inform their pond management practices. Keywords: ponds, small...
FNR-569-W: Not all fish flourish in Indiana ponds. If you are stocking a pond, it's important to have a plan. This 8-page publication makes recommendations about fish types, numbers, and predator/prey relationships for new and renovated ponds. Keywords: aquaculture, fishing,...
Salmon and Trout of the Great Lakes: A Visual Identification Guide
FNR-579-W: The Great Lakes are home to eight species of salmon and trout. These species can be difficult to distinguish from each other as they overlap in their distributions and change appearance depending on their habitat and the time of...
FNR-598: Good fishing is just one of the benefits that ponds provide Indiana landowners. But proper planning and ongoing management are essential. This publication, part of our Pond Management series, will help you develop a plan for managing fish populations....
FNR-599-W: Ponds can provide landowners with fishing for sport and food. But careful planning and ongoing management are required. In this publication, Purdue University researchers offer a template for pond owners to record information needed to produce a management plan....
A set of resources to help landowners manage their ponds for activities like fishing and wildlife viewing. There are several publications, including ones that focus on topics like stocking fish, vegetation control and a management plan template. View these publications...
This guide identifies commonly stocked fish and problem fish that may be encountered in Indiana ponds. It includes full-color pictures and information about sunfishes, other panfish, sport fish, catfishes and bullheads, carp, suckers and buffalo, and minnows and shiners. Get...
A publication that's perfect for helping you with your pond: A Template for Your Pond Management Plan. Ponds can provide landowners with fishing for sport and food. But careful planning and ongoing management are required. In this publication, Purdue University...
An amazing publication series that provides vital information about pond management. Starting with Pond Management: Managing Fish Populations: Good fishing is just one of the benefits that ponds provide Indiana landowners. But proper planning and ongoing management are essential. This...
