A practical, era-spanning guide to turning water into wealth and sport.
This nonfiction work lays out clear, hands-on methods for fish farming, from planning ponds and hatcheries to managing incubation, stocking, and feeding. It blends historical experiments with step-by-step advice to help readers build productive fisheries for pleasure and profit.
This edition compiles practical instruction drawn from numerous fish-culture establishments, with real‑world tips on water management, weed control, aquatic plants, and the care of fry and yearlings. It emphasizes safe, sustainable practices, early planning, and low-risk testing before committing larger projects. Readers will gain a solid foundation for small and medium fisheries, plus guidance on equipment, stock selection, and everyday management.
- How to locate, prepare, and stock ponds and hatcheries for healthy trout and other fish
- Strategies for vegetation, food supply, and water quality to support growth
- Practical tips on equipment, feeding, and protecting stocks from common pests
- Experience-based insights from years of field work and experimentation
Ideal for hobbyists, farmers, and aspiring pisciculturalists seeking reliable, implementable methods to create or improve a fishery at home or on a small estate.