Across South Georgia and North Florida, we’re entering one of the most important times of the year for pond owners — bass spawning season. If your goal is to grow quality largemouth bass, understanding what triggers bass spawning and how to support it is critical....
Every time we post photos or videos of fish shocking on social media, we can almost predict the response. Alongside the curiosity and positive feedback, there are often a handful of comments accusing us of harming fish or damaging the ecosystem. We understand the...
If you want to grow healthy bass, you have to grow a healthy pond first. Recently, our team at TLC Perfect Pond conducted electrofishing surveys on two understandingly similar ponds in South Georgia and North Florida. On the surface, both had bass and forage. But...
When people hear the phrase applying lime, they often think about farm fields. For generations, farmers across South Georgia and North Florida have applied lime to improve soil conditions and increase crop yields. But lime isn’t just for agriculture. In fact, applying...
Managing Ponds Located Near Livestock with TLC Perfect Pond Ponds located near livestock, especially cattle, are common across South Georgia and North Florida. While these ponds can be highly productive and valuable, they also face unique water quality challenges....
One of the most common concerns pond owners share with us is simple but unsettling: “I stocked my pond, but I just don’t see fish.” This concern comes up with both new ponds and long-established ones. Fish have been stocked, water levels look good, and yet the surface...
When a drought hits and your pond’s water level drops, it’s easy to worry about your fish population and long-term pond health. And while extended dry periods certainly create challenges, not every effect of a low water level is negative. In fact, a temporary drop can...
Across South Georgia, pond owners are facing one of the most challenging seasons in recent memory. After months of drought, the water level in many ponds has dropped lower than it has in years. While it’s normal for ponds to fluctuate from season to season, prolonged...
Feeding your bluegill is one of the most effective ways to grow larger fish and maintain a balanced pond ecosystem—but more bluegill feed isn’t always better. Overfeeding can lead to wasted feed, poor water quality, and stressed fish, while underfeeding can slow...
When the time changes each fall, most people think about resetting their clocks—but pond owners should also be thinking about their bluegill feeding schedule. As daylight hours shift, automatic fish feeders that once dispensed feed at the perfect time may now be...
