Fish and Other Aquatic Life

Use this section to learn more about fish and other aquatic life forms.

Aquaguide: Catching Grass Carp

Learn how to control grass carp with this publication.

Aquaguide: Crayfish... Annoyance or Appetizer?

Learn to control crayfish in your pond or on your land.

Aquaguide: Fathead Minnows in New Ponds and Lakes

Learn about stocking your pond or lake with fathead minnows.

Aquaguide: Fishing in a Barrel

This publication explains how to design fish attractors, elements in water that provide valuable fish habitat, for your pond or lake.

Aquaguide: Frog Farming Fact or Fiction?

This publication describes the basics of frog farming.

Aquaguide: Good Record Keeping

Keeping records of what you catch in your pond can help you better maintain the health of your pond. This publication shows you how.

Aquaguide: How Many Fish Do I Have?

What kinds of fish are in my pond? How many fish are in my pond? What sizes of fish are in my pond? What can I do to make the fishing better? These are all questions that are common among many pondowners in Missouri.

Aquaguide: Hybrid Sunfish in Ponds

Download this publication to learn about managing your pond or lake for hybrid sunfish.

Aquaguide: Managing Crappie in Small Impoundments

Learn to manage crappie in a way that doesn't eliminate other fish species you may also want in your pond.

Aquaguide: Managing for Large Bluegill

Download this publication to learn about managing your lake or pond for large bluegill.

Aquaguide: Managing for Trophy Largemouth Bass

Learn how to increase the number of trophy largemouth bass in your pond.

Aquaguide: Managing Strip Pits as Fisheries

Missouri's strip pits and quarries impound about 9,000 surface acres of water. Most of these pits have the potential of producing many hours of quality fishing. This publication discusses the special issues and needs in managing these areas.

Aquaguide: Monoculture of Channel Catfish in Farm Ponds

A small-well managed pond can produce 300-500 pounds of catfish per surface acre each year, providing many hours of recreation and an abundance of high quality food for the table.

Aquaguide: Missouri Fish Producers

Find Missouri fish dealers who can supply recommended fish species for your pond.

Aquaguide: Stocking Fish In Your Pond

Review recommended fish-stocking species, species to avoid, when and how to haul fish and find sources of stock fish.

Aquaguide: Stockpiled Bass

A stockpiled bass population contains an over abundance of slow growing bass that do not reach a large size because there is not enough food. This publication contains stockpiling solutions.

Aquaguide: What's Bugging My Fish?

This publication describes the main types of parasites anglers may encounter in Missouri and also provides answers to commonly asked questions about fish parasites.

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