Articles & Links

Educational resources on aquatic management, fish, water quality, and more.

Fish

Bass Fishing in Arizona Reservoirs

Article

A guide to understanding Largemouth Bass behavior in Arizona's unique desert reservoir environment.

Bluegill Management Guide

Guide

Comprehensive guide to managing Bluegill populations for optimal predator-prey balance in managed lakes.

Rainbow Trout Stocking in Arizona

Article

Best practices for seasonal trout stocking in warm-climate states, including temperature thresholds and timing.

Channel Catfish Pond Management

Guide

Recommendations for catfish density, feeding programs, and harvest schedules in managed ponds.

Algae & Water Quality

Controlling Blue-Green Algae

Article

Understanding cyanobacteria blooms and integrated management strategies for lakes and ponds.

Water Quality Testing for Lake Managers

Guide

Key parameters to monitor and what they mean for your fish population and water body health.

Aquatic Dye Applications

Article

How aquatic dye treatments work, their benefits, application rates, and safety considerations.

Aquatic Insects & Invertebrates

Aquatic Invertebrates as Fish Forage

Article

The role of invertebrates in the aquatic food chain and how they support fish growth.

Mosquito Control in Water Bodies

Guide

Integrated mosquito management using biological controls (Gambusia) and best management practices.

Molluscs

Quagga Mussel Prevention

Article

Preventing invasive mussel introduction into Arizona water bodies — inspection and decontamination protocols.

Snail Management with Redear Sunfish

Guide

Using Redear Sunfish as biological control for aquatic snail populations.

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