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Besides pond boss magazine
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It depends on how technical you want the information to be. General and basic or technical in-depth detailed professional level?


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My first one, entry level,from Lusk was Raising Trophy Bass.

I’m out of town right now so will have to come back with a textbook from Dr Dave Willis.


It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

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Between entry level and professional if that is a option 😊 thanks

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An intriguing read on how the Pond Ecosystem actually works...
Jump,Frog,Jump by Robert Kalan really hits the mark!

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Some of the books may be out of print and only available as used.
Management of Lakes and Ponds - 2nd Edition George Bennett
Lake and Pond Management Guidebook. Steve McComas
Newest college textbook style pond management book is SMALL IMPOUNDMENT MANAGEMENT IN NORTH AMERICA Edited by Drs Neal and Willis. Different authors for each Chapter.
IMO your best overall advice from practical pond experiences will be received on this Pond Boss Forum where you will get 1st, 2nd, and 3rd opinions and ideas,,,, where you can decide which answer best meets your goals. You will learn a lot from your mistakes managing a pond which can be a lot of work if done correctly.

For fewer pages there are a few pretty good pond management booklets from the states but remember state recommendations are based on "old school" BG-LMB- catfish ideas and are way behind on new ideas and concepts for fish stocking such as using HSB, SMB, pumpkinseed, golden shiners, yellow perch and numerous other species very good pond fish species. Every fish that reproduces will overpopulate with out good management. Good management is the key for producing a high quality fishery and making it work long term. Sometimes this can occur naturally when all ecological parts work-together but it is usually rare if no management occurs. Many things can happen to upset the balance of the total pond ecosystem.
I like:
Managing Michigan Ponds for Sport Fishing Michigan State Univ Extension
Missouri Pond Handbook - MO Dept of Conservation
Management of Small Lakes and Ponds in Illinois IL Dept of Conservation.
Guide to the Management of Farm Ponds in Kentucky

Just because the information comes printed from a book does not mean it is the best way to reach your goals for the pond. Lots of new pond management concepts are continually being formed and developed and used as practical research which is discussed and shared right here on Pond Boss.

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Are any of these books on Kindle?


Im going to ask a lot of questions, but only because I'm clueless


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