A review of some basic principles in fishpond management was reviewed to educate fish culturist, private and public sector to effectively manage culture fisheries. Successful pond management requires more than just stocking fish. It is also important to maintain the proper environmental conditions, to monitor fish harvest and growth, check for successful fish reproduction, and to keep out unwanted fish. This is the science of fish management, the solid basis for ensuring good fishing. Good fish management begins with an understanding of your pond’s physical, chemical, and biological features. Pond ecology, fish biology, site selection. Construction, liming, fertilization, brackish water pond management, culture species, stock management, managing fish population, management system, harvesting, fresh water pond management, fish species selection, fish stocking in fresh water ponds, stocking density, feeding, pond testing, diagnosing problems in pond, correcting muddy ponds, fish kills, aquatic weed control, managing other animals, habitat, pond renovation, fish harvesting in fresh water ponds, marketing and legal considerations are other important fish pond management principles the fish culturist need to know.