Sportfish management in ponds subject of March 18 webinar
AgriLife Extension program to cover strategies, common issues and solutions
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a March 18 webinar on sportfish management strategies to improve pond fisheries.
The webinar will take place from 6-7:30 p.m., and the registration costs $35. To register, visit https://tx.ag/SportfishManagement.
Management strategies for multiple fish species
Todd Sink, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension aquaculture specialist and associate professor in the Texas A&M Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management, will be the featured speaker. Sink is also the director of the AgriLife Extension Aquatic Diagnostics Laboratory in Bryan-College Station.
Key webinar topics will include:
- How to manage the pond food chain.
- Requirements for growing abundant or large fish.
- Fertilization programs.
- Available fish feeds and proper feeding techniques.
- Maximum fish production strategies.
- Management strategies for trophy bass, bluegill/sunfish and catfish.
“Attendees will learn about common problems found within a pond’s food chain and how to determine if their pond is suffering from stunted fish,” Sink said. “We will conclude the presentation with examples of structures and fish attractors that can be added to a water body to improve fishing.”
Webinar package available for 2025
This webinar is part of a 10-month expert series dedicated to providing pond owners and managers with up-to-date, scientific information related to maintaining the health and productivity of ponds.
A 2025 Aquatic Webinar Series Bundle is available for individuals who would like to register for all webinars throughout the year. The cost is $300 for the webinar bundle. Register at https://tx.ag/AquaticBundle.
Individuals who purchase the bundle will receive recordings of past webinars for 30 days.
For more information, contact Brittany Chesser, AgriLife Extension aquatic vegetation management program specialist and lead diagnostic scientist in the Aquatic Diagnostics Laboratory, Bryan-College Station, at [email protected].
