Louisiana Pond Management

05/30/2026

05/28/2026

In the late 19th century, North Carolina granted perpetual franchises to submerged lands for the artificial propagation of oysters. By the turn of the century, the State’s natural oyster beds were becoming over harvested and the fishery approached depletion. Join us for our webinar on Tuesday, June 16th, with David Bennett, Curator of Maritime History for the North Carolina Maritime Museum. Register today--> https://bit.ly/4abrble

05/06/2026

https://www.wbrz.com/news/ldwf-warns-of-statewide-fish-kills-as-water-temperatures-rise-and-storms-move-in

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reminded people that water temperature increases and storms rolling in with extended cloudy weather can lead to fish kills in inland and nearshore waters across the state.

03/22/2026

Giant bullish is a great nursery habitat and a nice piece of scenery. Grows down to 18 inches deep.

02/28/2026

Kill pondvweeds FAST !!!https://louisianapondmanagement.com/kill-pond-weeds-fast/

01/26/2026

https://louisianapondmanagement.com/pond-shoreline-management-in-louisiana-why-the-edge-of-your-pond-matters/

(Also: Living on the Edge, Littoral-ly) By Ken Rust, Louisiana Pond Management When it comes to pond management in Louisiana, the most important area is not the deep water—it’s the shoreline. The edge of your pond plays a critical role in water quality, algae control, fish habitat, and long-term...

12/06/2025

Retention ponds verses detention ponds: What is the difference and how does that affect your property and management? Need an assessment for your retention pond/ detention pond, fishing pond or lake? Contact us 225 308 4145
https://louisianapondmanagement.com/retention-ponds-and-detention-ponds/

By Kenneth Rust, Louisiana Pond Management In the world of stormwater management, the terms “detention pond” and “retention pond” are often used interchangeably, yet they serve very different purposes. While the pronunciation may be “tomato/tomahto,” the functional differences are signif...

11/13/2025

Water has an amplified effect on property values.
Do you see this statement in a real estate listing? "Stocked pond", "healthy stocked pond ready for fishing", "beautiful pond"...well maybe. Most agents, buyers, and sellers don't know anything about pond/lake biology or how it affects property value or the cost of ownership. They also don't know the the value that a well-managed pond or lake can bring to a property. Consider an assessment by a professional, just like you would have a home inspection performed. Call the professionals at Louisiana Pond Management 225 308 4145 https://louisianapondmanagement.com/the-healthy-stocked-fish-pond-real-estate-myth/
Louisiana Land For Sale

By Ken Rust, Louisiana Pond Management When you scroll through real estate property listings in Louisiana, you’ll often see tempting phrases like “stocked pond” or “healthy stocked fishing pond.” To the casual buyer, that sounds like instant recreational paradise — ready to fish, ready t...

11/10/2025

If you are planning to build a pond or a lake it's good to have a proper designed plan to start. Then you can develop a management plan and create the Ponder Lake of your dreams. Call us to schedule a plan. 225-308-4145