The increase in human population, a shorter workweek and increased interest in fishing place greater demands on fish ponds.
Ponds provide excellent fishing and are pleasing in appearance.
They may be utilized for livestock water, irrigation, swimming, fire protection and erosion control in addition to fishing. Man-made fish ponds greatly alleviate the fishing pressure on our public streams and lakes. In many areas of the State, ponds are the only local source of fishing. Therefore, the Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is vitally interested in this resource. Sustaining good fishing in ponds requires proper design, stocking with the appropriate fish species and ongoing fish management.