Guys:
A good, spirited discussion here on electro-shocking costs. As Fishman pointed out, the key is not so much collecting fish but having someone with the knowledge to accurately interpret the data.
Consultants have plenty of hard costs associated with their field work -- fuel, the boat, the generator, crew, tow vehicle and, of course, time.
A 1-3 acre lake can be surveyed in a couple hours, true, but what about time reviewing the data and compiling the report?
For 8 acres, I'd say $2,000-$2,500 is rather high unless the lake is a long, long way from Anywhere, USA. Something in the $1,000-$1,500 range might be more in line with the Texas market.
Small projects -- 1-3 acres -- that are close to home go for $750-$900 or so.
Mark McDonald
Editor, Pond Boss
