Managing Private Lakes & Ponds

Texas Parks & Wildlife Department does not provide stocking or on-site consulting services for private lakes and ponds. However, resources are available to landowners who want to manage ponds for fishing. You'll find some useful links on this page, along with tips on where to get more information.

Construction, Stocking and Management

Unwanted Vegetation

Additional Resources

Texas AgriLife Extension - Aquaculture, Fisheries & Pond Management offers booklets, fact sheets, and expert advice on aquaculture and pond management.

Search Southern Regional Aquaculture Center: Publications for fact sheets on a variety of topics.