Chasing crappies is one of my favorite things to do. Crappie are abundant in lakes all over the country, aggressive biters, great sport on light tackle, and excellent table fare. From ice fishing to ...

Large Indiana bodies of water like Lake Monroe, Patoka Lake, the Wabash River and many more offer incredible angling opportunities. They also often require somewhat of a steep learning curve and ...

During this time of the year, there are several tasks that need to take place on farm ponds, according to Scott Jones, small impoundment specialist in the department of aquaculture and fisheries at ...

Some farm ponds in my region have declined as reliable producers of bountiful and safe-to-eat fish during recent years. As almost everyone who reads Farm and Ranch Life knows, I am a passionate ...

During the summer months, landowners and their families can enjoy the fun, recreational benefits of having a farm pond, said Scott Jones, small-impoundment extension specialist at the University of ...

Teresa Croy and her husband Don were fishing a private pond in Putnam County, Ohio, on Nov. 2, and Teresa really wanted to catch some crappies. But after casting small jigs for a while without any ...

Arkansas landowners may consider installing a recreational pond on their property a worthwhile investment, said Scott Jones, small impoundment Extension specialist at the University of Arkansas at ...

Since fishing is a popular pastime in a growing population, public fishing areas are becoming more crowded every year. Opening private farm ponds or lakes for fee fishing can be a win-win situation ...