Managing fish and their habitats may not be as simple as many people think. It is important to monitor these systems closely and correctly to ensure a healthy fish population—and ultimately—your marketable product.
This page contains a growing list of information and research on how to manage raising fish, their nutritional needs, controlling algal blooms, and more.
UT Extension Farm Pond and Fisheries Management Contacts
Creig Kimbro (Grundy County)
931-592-3971
ckimbro@tennessee.edu
Justin Hargrove (Benton County)
731-584-4601
jusdharg@tennessee.edu
Mannie Bedwell (Hamblen County)
423-586-6111
ebedwell@tennessee.edu
Publications
- Fish Grubs in Freshwater Ponds and Lakes
- Grass Carp for Weed Control in Ponds, Checking Fish Population Balance in Farm Ponds
- Managing Small Fishing Ponds and Lakes in Tennessee
- Nutritional Needs of Catfish, Manage Water Quality for Fingerling Production
- Oxygen in Ponds
- Phytoplankton Blooms in Ponds
- Raising Rainbow Trout
- Stock New Ponds with Adult Fish
- Treatment Tips for Fish Ponds, Control of Parasites on Catfish Fingerlings
