UGA Cooperative Extension is a collaboration between UGA CAES and UGA FACS.

UGA Extension Office

Fisheries Management & Aquaculture

Pond Management Guides

Webinars and Powerpoints from Recent Programs

Consultants & Fish Suppliers

Population Assessment & Management

“Pond Balance” is a term coined by Dr. Homer Swingle at Auburn University to describe the health of a ponds fish population. There are several methods that can be utilized to assess balance in ponds. Balance can be checked using Swingle Seine Haul Analyses, Relative Weight Calculations, or through Electrofishing Samples.

Got Problems?

County Agents can help you with weed identification and control recommendations for your pond. It's best to collect a sample in a jar or zip-lock bag or digital photos in early spring and submit them to your local Extension Office for identification.

Aquaculture Links & Information


Measuring fish for relative weight calculations

Measuring fish for relative weight calculations