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Pond, Lake, & Stream
 Creation and Restoration

       Urbani Fisheries, LLC has been involved in the design and creation of over 100 lakes and ponds ranging in size from less than one-half acre to more than fifteen acres. We emphasize construction of water features that appear as natural as possible, while still taking into account special site conditions. Excavation is the preferred method of construction with minimal integration of berms and dams. In cases where embankments are used, we attempt to make them as unobtrusive as possible by blending them into the existing topography. We prefer to be involved in the entire project from planning to final site revegetation and fish introduction so we can assure the best possible product. The experience of our staff guarantees little or no complications during construction, little residual disturbance after construction, minimal maintenance, and a pond or lake that blends in with its natural surroundings, providing optimum recreational opportunities.

        We also have experience in the design of ponds for the use of physically handicapped clients. This involves building special fishing platforms and paths through wetlands onto points that allow for access to prime fishing locations.

Pond / Lake Construction & Restoration Techniques

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Pond & Lake
 Construction and Restoration

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Stream Creation

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Water Features

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Recirculating Streams

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Floating Wetland Islands

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TESTIMONIALS

"I can't thank you and the guys enough for your great work! I am so excited for the future of both rivers. We have made such an improvement to the habitat. I couldn't be more proud of the two projects! All my best."

-Michael L. Bateman


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"In 2012 I hired Urbani Fisheries LLC to restore a section of river along my property. ​Today the whole aquatic system is better off and I have caught some of the biggest fish of my life. They use a holistic approach and work well with all the players to get the job done."
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​-A. Cooke (New Jersey)



"In 2011 the Raritan Associates, a very old fly fishing club on the North Branch of the Raritan river in New Jersey, contracted with Urbani Fisheries, LLC to do some major stream  habitat improvement  & restoration work on the stream. This work included deepening certain pools, building rock weirs and placing boulder clusters in certain parts of the stream to create pocket water generally increase aquatic invertebrate habitat. Joe Urbani and our club worked very closely with the Natural Resources Conservation Service with whom we had a WHIP contract to help finance this important work on the North Branch.

The actual work took place over about a ten day period during which time Joe Urbani and his top flight crew were on site each day as the restoration work was implemented in accordance with an approved plan. Urbani Fisheries built approximately 16 pools and used the spoils to build point bars for the purpose of narrowing the channel cross-section. Likewise, banks were stabilized with boulders and plantings in order to mitigate erosion. 

During the entire process Joe Urbani and his crew were professional, competent, caring and thorough in all their work. The end result is a dramatically improved fishery and a restored trout habitat that has produced a superb fly fishing experience for our membership."

-B. Danforth Ely- President, Raritan Associates    


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Contact us

(406) 587-0588
Address: 198 North Star Lane Bozeman, MT 59718
Fax: (406) 585-9126


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