Special Programs
Contact
Office:
UAPB-Lonoke Fish Disease Diagnostic Laboratory
Lonoke Agricultural Center
P.O. Box 357
2001 Highway 70 East
Lonoke AR 72086
Aquaculture & Fisheries
Arkansas is a leading producer of baitfish, sport fish, catfish and other fish species raised commercially. Information on aquaculture, farm ponds, fisheries and most all things aquatic is available from the Aquaculture/Fisheries Center at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Center personnel, Extension Specialists and faculty with the University of Arkansas System's Division of Agriculture work together to provide you with the latest research-based information and to help solve pond problems. Arkansas has over 127,000 farm ponds, and the Center, in cooperation with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, helps pond owners obtain the most from their ponds. Center specialists can help you with questions on producing fish for home use or local sales, water gardens, or getting started in commercial aquaculture.
Southern Regional Aquaculture Center (SRAC)
One of five Regional Centers established by Congress through the USDA-National Institute
of Food and Agriculture. The Fact Sheets on this site provide information on important
species of fish and shellfish produced in the Southern Region.
Arkansas Sport Fish Supplier List - for farm pond stocking
Plant ID
ID Groups
(algae, floating, submersed, emergent),
AquaPlant,
Univ of Florida Center for Invasive Plants
Control Options
Biological
Chemical
Physical
Mechanical
Common Arkansas Aquatic Plants
Duckweed
Watermeal
Waterprimrose
Alligatorweed
Smartweed
Southern naiad
Pithophora
Any others we can agree on
Permitting Regulations for Herbicide Use
Explanation of law and a link to the ADEQ regulations and forms
Other Resources
Include links to fact sheets, MP44, other websites
Fish pathogens
Viral pathogens
Bacterial pathogens
Parasitic and fungal pathogens
Non-infectious disease agents
Nutritional problems
Natural and introduced toxins
Management and treatment of pathogens and non-infectious agents
Fish pathogens
Viral pathogens
Bacterial pathogens
Parasitic and fungal pathogens
Non-infectious disease agents
Nutritional problems
Natural and introduced toxins
Arkansas Safe Bait program
Interstate inspections
General pathogens for all inspections
Viral pathogens
Primary bacterial pathogens
Other significant pathogens
Specific pathogens for selected states
California
New York
States requiring Asian tapeworm free fish
International inspections
Canada
Classes of imported aquaculture species
List of aquaculture species and associated fish
pathogens required for certification
Other countries
OIE listed fish pathogens
Special requirements
What is Research Verification?
Verification Studies
Catfish
Split Pond Production
What is a split pond?
Stocking Data
Harvest Data
Water Quality Data
Overview
Intensive Aeration
Stocking Data
Harvest Data
Water Quality Data
Overview
Catfish Yield Blog
Baitfish
Sport fish
Other
Research Based Recommendations
Catfish
Baitfish
Sport fish
Other
Message Board
Contact
Verification Coordinator: Luke Roy royl@uapb.edu
Industry statistics
Costs and returns
Business management spreadsheets
Other assistance
Contacts
Location: UAPB - Lonoke Fish Disease Diagnostic Laboratory
Lonoke Agricultural Center
P.O. Box 357
2001 Highway 70 East
Lonoke, AR 72086
Phone: 501-676-3124
Mobile: 501-628-2807
Fax: 501-676-7847
Email: kellya@uapb.edu
General Program Area:
Provides fish disease diagnostic services, aquaculture and small impoundment information, water quality, aquatic weed identification and control. Conducts applied research with respect to baitfish, sport fish, and catfish production. Addresses aquaculture industry issues, and editor of Arkansas Aquafarming.
Priority Programs:
Fish Disease Diagnosis, Water Quality Analysis, Assistance to Baitfish and Ornamental Fish Growers on Production and Aquatic Weed Control. Applied Research on Current Issues Producers Identify. Registration of New Compounds for Aquaculture.
Location: UAPB - Lonoke Fish Disease Diagnostic Laboratory
Lonoke Agricultural Center
P.O. Box 357
2001 Highway 70 East
Lonoke, AR 72086
Phone: 501-676-3124
Fax: 501-676-7847
Email: royl@uapb.edu
General Program Area:
Provides disease diagnostic services, baitfish production, aquaculture information, water quality and aquatic weed identification. Conducts applied research with respect to baitfish, sport fish, and editor of Arkansas Aquafarming.
Priority Programs:
Winter Fish Losses, Alternative Species, Alternate Production Systems
Location: UAPB - Lonoke Fish Disease Diagnostic Laboratory
Lonoke Agricultural Center
P.O. Box 357
2001 Highway 70 East
Lonoke, AR 72086
Phone: 501-676-3124
Fax: 501-676-7847
Email: renukdasn@uapb.edu
General Program Area:
Provides Fish Disease Diagnosis.
Priority Programs:
Conducts Annual Fish Inspections for Arkansas Baitfish Certification Program, and Research on Genetic Linkages to Diseases in Fish.
Location: UAPB - Lake Village Fish Disease Laboratory
1652C Hwy. 65 & 82 South
Lake Village, AR 71653
Phone: 870-265-5440
Mobile: 870-737-3281
Fax: 870-265-2750
Email: dormanl@uapb.edu
Office is located in Guachoya Cultural Arts Bldg (Old Lake Village Nursing Home). The office occupies the south end of the building, look for UAPB Fish Disease Laboratory sign just off the highway to the west. It is about 1 mile south from the intersection where U.S. Hwy 82 turns westward towards Hamburg.
General Program Area:
Provides fish disease diagnosis, water quality analysis, aquatic vegetation control, farm pond management, budget, fish inventory appraisal and evaluation assistance to new fish producers, commercial catfish production, aquaculture.
Priority Programs:
Commercial Catfish Production and Inventory Assessment, Fish Disease Diagnosis, Water Quality, Budget Assistance, New Producers, Farm Pond Management, Youth Fishing.
Location: UAPB - Jonesboro Fish Disease Diagnostic Laboratory
611 E. Washington Avenue, Suite A
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Mobile: 870-540-7805
Email: seldeng@uapb.edu
General Program Area:
Provides identification of problem aquatic weeds and options for their control, assistance for catfish production and aquaculture. Provides information on emerging species. Conducts fish disease diagnosis and pond water quality analysis. Supports youth education.
Priority Programs:
Aquatic Weed Identification and Control, Nuisance Algae, Aquaculture and Catfish Production, Alternative Aquaculture Species (shrimp, crawfish, turtles, etc.), 4-H Activities, Fish Disease Diagnosis and Pond Water Analysis.
Location: UAPB
1200 N. University Drive, Mail Slot 4912
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Phone: 870-575-8143
Fax: 870-575-4679
Email: dukeb@uapb.edu
- Office is located in S.J. Parker Extension Complex Room 128
General Program Area:
Provides assistance in aquaponics, aquatic plant identification, recirculating aquaculture systems, tilapia production, and water gardens
Priority Programs:
New Educator Programs for Aquaculture in the Classroom, Aquaculture Information and Assistance, Organizes Workshops.
Location: UAPB
1200 N. University Drive, Mail Slot 4912
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Phone: 870-575-8185
Fax: 870-575-4679
Email: joness@uapb.edu
- Office is located in S.J. Parker Extension Complex Room 131
General Program Area:
Provides assistance in Farm/Private Pond/Lake Management, Aquatic Plant Identification, and Youth Fishing Outreach.
Priority Programs:
Provides direct assistance and training to county Extension agents and private owners for comprehensive pond/lake management. Also develops, supervises and assists with numerous youth fishing activities for young children to college-aged participants. University Fishing Team coach.
Kayla McCoy - Extension Research Associate
Location: Lonoke Agricultural Center
Phone: 501-676-3124
Fax: 501-676-7847
Email: mccoyk@uapb.edu
Martha Fitts – Extension Associate
Location: Lake Village Fish Disease Diagnostic Laboratory
Phone: 870-265-5440
Fax: 870-265-2750
Email: fittsm@uapb.edu
Casandra Hawkins-Byrd – Extension Associate - Management
Location: UAPB, Pine Bluff
Phone: 870-575-8123
Fax: 870-575-4679
Email: byrdc@uapb.edu