Longboat Aquatics

When Excellence Matters in choosing a Lake and Aquatic Management Company, Call Us Today at (941) 379-5680 for a FREE Lake Management Consultation to get started in making your dream for a beautiful aquaculture a reality.

Longboat Aquatics is a full service company that provides quality professional pond and lake management services to private landowners, property management companies, golf courses, and homeowners associations. We perform services throughout midwest FL.

“After working for all the big companies in every aspect of the lake management and aquatic services business, I could definitely see what some companies were lacking with regard to product knowledge, technique, customer service and personal attention to detail. This inspired me to create a better, more conscientious aquatics company with honest prices and true customer service.” - Doug Zimmerman, Biologist/Founder Longboat Aquatics

At Longboat Aquatics our consultants truly know what it takes to do the job right the first time when it comes to caring for your pond or lake. At the heart of our philosophy is integrity in business practices, a deep concern for the natural environment, and a determined commitment to customer satisfaction.

Our company adopts a holistic approach to pond and lake management services. We focus on all aspects of the ecosystem and wetlands, from the water source, the watershed, the pond and lake sites, the aquatic and shoreline vegetation, and many other factors. We don’t go in and just treat the symptoms of problem algae blooms or automatic removal of uncontrolled aquatic weeds. Instead, we are dedicated to creating and maintaining a beautiful, healthy and biologically sound body of water while providing you true customer care and peace of mind. We have always practiced the “Green ” approach since Day 1 and know “more” is not always better. Longboat Aquatics offers 100% Green Lake Management programs, so please ask us about them.

Our Team is committed to providing the highest level of services for our customers and our native wetlands to improve water quality and give you peace of mind with any environmental concerns. Our services include:

Lake and Pond Management programs

Wetland and Upland Management

Algae and Aquatic Weed Control, including cattails and all varieties of submerged and floating aquatic weeds

Mechanical harvesting for removal of pest and problem weeds

Management of Preserves, Ditches, and Canals

Buffer and Dam Management Services to Improve Lake and Pond Water Quality

Mitigation Planting

Design, installation and maintenance of pond and lake fountains and aeration systems

Water quality Testing for pH and Dissolved Oxygen (DO) content and restoration

Habitat assessments and Pond and Lake Invasive Species Management

Enzyme Treatment for Sludge Control, Muck and Foul Odors

Lake Dye and Coloring

Mosquito and midge flies control.

We also specialize in stocking fish, such as largemouth bass, bream, bluegill and catfish. Our fish stocking specialties also include using Gambusia for mosquito control and Triploid grass carp as a natural solution for removal of unwanted submerged plants. We can handle all of the required permitting for you.

Let us help you improve and maintain your favorite body of water, whether you own a pond or lake or are going to purchase property with one. Our scientific approach to aquatic management can maximize your enjoyment and the health of the life within and around your pond or lake, as well as enhance the beauty surrounding it. Our satisfied customers include residential homeowners and associations, private landowners, golf courses, and commercial property owners throughout southwest Florida.

Longboat Aquatics provides our customers with the best personal care and products possible. Since 1991, our professional staff have continuously studied to keep up with and implemented the latest methodologies, products and technologies for aquatic environment maintenance services. And we proud to be one of only two companies recommended by the University of Florida for pond and lake management. We offer a complete range of assistance for all sizes and types of ponds, lakes and waterways and for all levels and types of customers' demands. No job is too small or too large. We assess your requirements and goals and customize a detailed plan to meet your specific needs. And our extensive experience and passion for excellence enables us to correctly identify problems early and provide cost effective treatment and maintenance with a level of customer satisfaction not found elsewhere.

We have been specializing in complete pond, lake and wetlands management strategies throughout the Sarasota and Tampa Bay area for over 25 years. Our team of professionals ensures the quality of our work and takes care at every step to ensure the health of your lake. Your satisfaction is 100% Guaranteed. We service all of the following areas: From Tampa and St. Petersburg, Bradenton, Manatee County, Sarasota, Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Lakewood Ranch, Venice, Northport and Port Charlotte, east to Arcadia and south to Fort Myers.

Why are we better?

Reliable and Professional Service You Can Count On! We deliver on our promises, ensuring that your lake or pond is serviced correctly. After working for all of the big companies we were inspired to create a better, more conscientious company with honest prices and true customer service. We truly know what it takes to do the job right the first time and take great pride in doing so.

Experienced and Professionally Trained Staff - Doug Zimmerman holds an Aquatic Plant Management certification from the University of Florida. He is certified by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and is a Certified and Licensed Commercial Applicator for Pesticides. And he is licensed for HAZMAT Operations Level II from OSHA. Doug has been a pro operating in the aquatics field since 1991 in every aspect of the business. We have long-established cooperative relationships with local, county and state officials to ensure full compliance with all environmental regulations. Our professionals use only the best products, equipment and supplies to bring you top quality aquaculture cleaning and maintenance. We are the best at what we do and we own extensive tools and equipment to handle every type of situation. Regardless of what aquatic scenario we are faced with, rest assured we own a specialized boat for every possible requirement and purpose. Experience what it's like to have a real pro you can know personally and trust to design and implement your lake management services program.

Detailed Assessment of your Ponds and Lakes' Needs – Whatever your goals, we perform a thorough review of your requirements and an on-site assessment of your property or estate. Our experience shows us where other companies are lacking in product knowledge and technique, whereas we are able to excel in personal attention to detail. Our experts will develop a detailed and comprehensive program and a full range of tailored solutions to meet your needs.

Pond and Lake Maintenance – We offer special packages and solutions that work to keep your costs down. We also provide 100 percent Green Lake Management Programs and have held this philosophy since Day 1 in business. We work together in close, cooperative relationships with property owners and management companies as well as state and county regulators to ensure your account is always in compliance with regulations. Don’t hesitate to call on our consultants to answer any questions you have or ask us for any advice about your pond or how to select the right type of pondliner, or lake water quality, fish populations, or how to control algae and aquatic weeds. We are very passionate about our field and are always willing to help people get the best information and do things right.

Aeration – We can help you by designing and installing state of the art aeration and fountain equipment to help you grow more fish, reduce unwanted weed vegetation and pond scum, and improve the overall health of your pond or lake. Aeration equipment services offers a logical extension to what you are already doing to improve your aquatic properties or estate. We offer a wide range of surface and subsurface aerator equipment to help increase the oxygen circulation and help prevent thermal stratification. We have an extensive selection of lake and pond fountains available that are designed for optimum pond and lake aeration. These systems can tremendously benefit your pond and lakes with cleaner and clearer water that is free from excessive weed growth and odors, as well as provide you with a dazzling waterscape.

Fish Stocking – We can customize a fish stocking plan to suit you, whether you intend to grow trophy bass or you just want to have a healthy pond with a variety of fish. We can help you start off right with new fish if you are starting a new pond or lake. We can also introduce mosquito eating fish to help with mosquito control and stock the state permeated fish called Triploid Grass Carp to naturally take care of nuisance weed vegetation.

Aquatic Plant and Weed Management – Our weed management program offers long-term, cost-effective aquatic weed control services for our customers. Our trained, licensed and certified experts provide a variety of aquatic plant management practices including the chemical supplies and biological control of aquatic weeds, invasive species and mitigation plantings.

Aesthetics – Imagine the quiet solitude of a luxurious garden pond and fountain as a natural extension to your home, or the pristine waters with a thriving, natural and balanced ecological system in your pond. We provide a full range of aqua scaping services.

Call Now for a Free Private Pond and Lake Management Consultation (941) 379-5680