About Oklahoma Ponds @ www.okpond.com
About Us
With over 15 years combined in the aquatic industry, our pond management consultants have the experience to handle your ponds needs. Oklahoma Ponds specializes in pond and lake management with services including controlling aquatic vegetation, producing big game fish, clearing muddy ponds and helping make your pond look better through pond improvements like fountains. Whether you just need some help with managing your pond or want us to manage your pond for you, Our Pond Management Consultants are ready to help you achieve your goals.
Aquatic Vegetation Control
Controlling Aquatic Vegetation can be tricky when using herbicides. Over application can do irreversable damage to your pond. Our experienced staff has been specifically trained to apply the correct dosages to maximize efficiency and minimize damage to your aquatic ecosystem. Whenever possible we recommend biological plant control. Grass Carp and Tilapia are both effective aquatic vegetation control methods. However, these fish are selective on the type of vegetation they eat and some species of aquatic plants will need to be treated with herbicides.
Pond Managament for Big Game Fish
Over time, your fish population will reach an equilibrium. Unfortuantely, Natures Equilibrium is different from what most ponds owners want. Overstocked ponds support lots of small game fish and for most of us, catching a lot of small fish is enjoyable. But for the rest of us who enjoy catching lots of Big fish, you must manage your pond carefully. With a few simple sampling methods we can give you guidelines to produce those big fish everyone loves to catch.
Largemouth Bass
Bass fishing is one of Americas favorite recreational activities. From weekend Anglers to professional fisherman who earn their living fishing, catching Big Bass offers the thrill of a lifetime. Over the years we have developed some proven methods for producing Big Bass. By taking some measurements and weights of fish from your pond, Oklahoma Ponds can give you the information you need to produce Big Bass. If you dont have the time or patience, let us do all the work for you. After our fish sampling, Oklahoma Ponds will take over the management of your Pond and ensure you get the results you want.
Catfish
Producing world record Bass isn't for every pond owner. Oklahoma Ponds can help you with your Catfish pond too! Fried Catfish is a favorite summer treat and catching Catfish is as fun as eating them. Taking kids fishing for Catfish is a fun and rewarding experience in a well managed pond. Catfish have the potential to grow big, fast, however proper management is the key to producing Big Catfish. With a few improvements to your pond, Oklahoma Ponds can save you hundreds of dollars in re-stocking costs for Catfish.
Crappie
In Oklahoma, Crappie are some peoples favorite species of game fish. When these fish spawn in early spring, Crappie Fishing can produce hundreds of fish in a single afternoon. In smaller ponds, over-fishing and under-fishing for Crappie is the common mistake made by the pond owner. Harvesting the right amount of fish can be determined by conducting a fish survey. Because Crappie are often out-competed by Bass for food, they are more difficult to manage. Let oklahoma Ponds help you produce big Crappie in your favorite Crappie Fishing Pond.
Bluegill
Bluegill fishing provides non stop action through out the day and allows many fisherman to hone their fishing skills. Ponds managed specifically for Bluegill make great places to take kids fishing. Bluegill ponds are also a great place to practice Fly Fishing techniques. Bluegill are great forage for Bass and other game fish. Managing your Bluegill population is crutial to the sucess of your Bass Pond. Most ponds stocked with the classic Bass/Bluegill combination start to decline when they predator/prey realtionship gets out of balance. Fish surveys help determine harvest quotas for Bluegill and Bass to restore your pond to the proper balance and help you produce the big fish you want.
Muddy Ponds
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Clearing a Muddy Pond can be tricky. Using the right material in the wrong amounts can cause a fish kill. Before applying any kind of product, you should always have your ponds' water quality tested. Poor Water Quality can cause treatments to be ineffective and exspensive. It is always a good idea to have a professional Pond Management Consultant visit your pond to deterime the cause of the sediment so that you don't waste money on the wrong solution. Some ponds are muddy because of the fish that are in the pond and others because of watershed problems. Oklahoma Ponds can help you determine what the source of the sediment is and the best method to correct the problem, saving you both time and money. Increasing visibility not only improves aesthetics but will improve fishing and fish growth.
Habitat Improvements
Oklahoma Ponds is dedicated to improving your pond in everyway possible. This includes the habitat in your pond as well as around your pond. Adding some vegetation can dramatically improve the wildlife around your pond. Mother nature is not the only benefactor here, you and your family will enjoy the daily visits from birds and other wildlife that gather around your pond.
Fish habitat is equally important. Providing good structures in your pond will help your fish grow and concentrate them in specific areas. Our habitat suitability surveys give us an insight into the structure you already have and the structure you need to improve your catch rate and catch size. If you are serious about improving your pond, contact us today to schedule your pond analysis.
Other Services
Fish Surveys
Consultations
Aquatic Vegetation Control
Habitat Suitability Surveys
Habitat Improvements
Fountains Sales and Installation
Pond Stocking
Pond Stocking Rates
Unwanted Fish Removal
Clearing Muddy Ponds
Water Quality Testing
Turtle Trapping
Animal Trapping