Fishery Management Service

HBS fisheries also offer fishery management services which include electrofishing using an Electracatch WFC4 - High Voltage pulsed DC electrofishing system. The WFC4-HV machine is suitable for catching fish in low conductivity rivers and burns. This machine is also extremely effective when working in lakes and larger rivers. This equipment employs a transformer with switched output voltages, thereby enabling a range of outputs to be used. We also have an Electrafish BP96 backpack electrofishing system for small river work and fish surveys, in addition to this both machines also have a 50m cable setup available if required. We currently work with large organisations and businesses carryout work not just on Fisheries but also on construction sites and water treatment facilities.

HBS Fisheries currently has 12 different lake aeration systems available for hire, these are either run by electric, petrol or diesel and can offer splash, paddle wheel and air induction systems, we are also one of the very few companies that has an Oxyjet 75 Hydrogen peroxide system for rapid dissolved oxygen improvement.

Groundcare maintenance such as mowing or spraying using our compact four wheel drive tractor and other specialist equipment. Our staff are qualified with PA1, PA5 (Boat mounted) and PA6AW qualifications to allow the use of pesticides on and near water to control excessive weed growth etc using either long reach hand lances or boat mounted systems. Please phone for further information on this service.

Fish transportation throughout the UK using our specialist vehicles which are fully equipped with insulated tanks and electric air blowers or oxygen cylinders to make sure the fish are transported with minimal stress and arrive in tip top condition.

HBS Fisheries now offer a cost effective weed cutting service for lakes and waterways, we have recently fitted one of our working boats with a 5ft wide electric weed knife and rake system this allows us to cut and remove aquatic weeds up to 5ft in depth and select those areas of aquatic weed you want to cut or clear entire areas of waterways and leave just enough aquatic weed to maintain a natural balance and underwater habitat. The pictures attached show a local fishery of around an acre that was chocked with spiked water milfoil and algae and was totally unfishable within 5 hours it was cleared and completely fishable again.The cut material will be removed from the water to avoid deoxygenation. It will be left in small heaps at the side of the water to allow invertebrates & newts a chance to return to the water. Prices start from £500 plus VAT per day for the weed boat complete with a two man team to operate it.

Water quality testing for PH, oxygen levels, conductivity, ammonia and nitrates.