Ponds & Streams

A duck in a stream, a fishing rod over a calm lake, and a grassy field with ponds under a blue sky.

Articles to read!

OEPA - Ohio Algae Information for Recreational Waters

OSU Extension - “Winter and Summer Fish Kills in Ponds,” go.osu.edu/FishKills.OSU Extension - “Controlling Filamentous Algae in Ponds,” go.osu.edu/ControllingAlgae.

When in doubt, call an expert! Find a local Fish Hatchery or Pond Specialist or Contractor that might be able to help you with your specific questions or needs. We can give you a list to choose from. Wayne SWCD partners with Fenders Fish Hatchery in Baltic, Ohio for our Fish Sale and Pond Clinic programs. Any qualified personnel would be suitable to advice you on your pond, fish or water quality needs. Enjoy you pond! And enjoy the educational links below. Please contact us if you have further questions.

A school of fish swimming in clear water, viewed from above.

Downloadable PDFs

ODNR Division of Wildlife - Ohio Pond Management Handbook OSU Extension - HAB's, ponds, and the basics of mitigation and management Randell E. Sanders (ODNR) - A Guide to Ohio Streams - Ohio Chapter of the American Fisheries Society Ohio Stream Management Guide - Who owns Ohio's Streams? ODNR - Ohio Pond Management Handbook: A guide to managing ponds for fishing and attracting wildlife OSU Extension - Winter and Summer Fish Kill in Ponds OSU Extension - Understanding Pond Stratification Purdue Extension - Control of Duckweed and Watermeal Wayne SWCD - Contractor's List Wayne SWCD - Pond Clinic Sponsors - Contractor's Cards & Information Pond Clinic (Fenders) - Pond Stocking Recommendation Penn State University - Management of Fish Ponds in Pennsylvania EPA - Visual Identification of Cyanobacteria Blooms (aka Blue-Green Algae) 28 pages Northern Kentucky University - Field Guide to Algae and Other 'Scums' in Ponds, Lakes, Streams and Rivers Ohio Sea Grant Fact Sheet - Harmful Algal Blooms NOAA - HABs in The Great Lakes NRCS - 590 Nutrient Management Assessing Nutrient Loss OSU Extension - Your Pond Update