How YOU can optimize your pond for big bass! | K-State Research and Extension Guides

Go Fishing January 5, 2026 9 views
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Dr. Joe Gerken shares from his wealth of experience the best practices for growing big fish in your pond. He shows how harvesting enough fish, stocking the right forage base including bluegill and redear, and making sure your pond has the right habitats can yield big, healthy fish.

Find more info about best practices for managing fisheries for big fish on this episode of Fins, Fur, and Feathers available here or wherever you get your podcasts!

https://youtu.be/BzQHjGDNhEY

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:30 Harvest
1:16 Forage Base
2:58 Habitat