Fish Stock Management & Surveys
As a fishery or water body owner, it’s crucial to understand the fish populations that are present to maximise the potential of your water and improve the overall health of the stock. We have custom made Seine nets, up to date Electrofishing equipment to effectively capture fish from the most challenging of waters and our staff are fully qualified operators.
Benefits from surveying your fish stocks include
- Removal of predatory fish
- Removal of invasive non-native fish
- Cropping of fish to maintain a healthy biomass/improve water quality
- Fish health check
- Developing a feeding programme once the biomass has been established
We also offer a service to our clients where we can purchase or sell on their surplus stock if required. This is dependent on species, quality, and quantity.
Lake & Pond Drain-Downs
British AquaCare offer a safe and efficient drain down service for maintenance or habitat management. Complete drain downs are often needed for 100% removal of species. Whether this is an invasive non-native species or if the owner wishes to relocate their fish stock.
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Fish Relocation, Rescue, and Transportation
At British AquaCare our staff are experts in fish handling and welfare to ensure the safe movement and stress reduction of fish.
Aquatic Planting
Introducing marginal, or aquatic plants to any water body is a must for any healthy aquatic ecosystem and offers many benefits including:
- Improved fish refuge
- Soaking up nutrients, often preventing algal blooms
- Stabilising banks, preventing erosion
- Aesthetically pleasing
- Improves biodiversity
British AquaCare provides a bespoke planting service to suit your needs. We supply and install an array of aquatic and terrestrial plants either individually, or in pre planted Coir Rolls or mats.
Aquatic Weed Control & Management
Aquatic weed plays a huge role in any ecosystem. Unfortunately, certain environmental factors can often lead to an abundance of growth which may have a detrimental impact on your asset or business. Most commonly, aquatic weed is carried out either; mechanically, manually, or chemically. At British AquaCare we offer manual service, through the use of various tools as well as a chemical control service. All of our staff have relevant pesticide application licences and all appropriate consents by the Environment Agency will be granted prior to work.
Calcium Carbonate & Hydrated Lime Applications
Applying Calcium Carbonate to water is a popular and inexpensive management technique to reduce organic silt, improve water quality and biodiversity in freshwater lakes/ponds. Calcium Carbonate is environmentally friendly and harmless to all aspects of wildlife.
Hydrated Lime applications are most commonly carried out for disinfecting of lake/pond beds once the lake has been drained. Spot treatments can be effective in areas which has an abundance of organic matter. Hydrated Lime is extremely toxic to fish and must not be mistaken for Calcium Carbonate. It must only be used by professionals and dose rates fluctuate due to environmental factors.
We offer a service where we can supply both Calcium Carbonate & Hydrated Lime products as well as carry out the application on site.
Predation Management
Freshwater fisheries across the UK are constantly threatened by predation. Whether this is Cormorant and Goosanders or Otters and Mink, fishery managers are certainly up against it.
We offer professional guidance on how to safely protect your fish from certain predators and provide site specific management plans.
We also work closely with reputable companies who can install Predator/Otter fences at competitive rates.
Angling Coaching
One of our biggest passions is preserving aquatic environments for future generations to enjoy and to provide a safe pathway for juniors to enter the sport.
Our staff are fully qualified as Level 2 angling coaches and are able to provide a coaching service to anyone who has interest, regardless of their ability.
We provide this service either individually, or for group bookings. All licences, day ticket prices and bait are provided on the day.
Fishery/Pond Maintenance
As with everything, maintenance is key. We work with a diverse range of water owners from bank garden ponds to fishery managers, all of which require some level of maintenance.
Whether this is a touch of TLC occasionally, or a continued maintenance programme of your fishery/pond, we have you covered. Our general maintenance services include; strimming/hedge cutting/tree work, swim building.
Our staff have many years hands-on experience operating specialist equipment and all the relevant qualifications have been gained.
