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Steven Bardin

Steven Bardin obtained his bachelor’s degree in Freshwater Biology from Tarleton State University in 2009 and his master’s degree in Fisheries Science from Texas A&M in 2013. While at Tarleton, Bardin worked for Harrell Arms at Arms Fish Farm and Bait Company. In 2011 he founded Texas Pro Lake Management. He strives every day to take a scientific approach to helping his clients maximize the production of their fisheries.

Outside of TPLM Bardin has written for Wired2Fish, taught as an adjunct professor for Tarleton State University, and served as an instructor and camp coordinator for Bass Brigade youth leadership camp. In 2021, Bardin helped Major League Fishing found their Fisheries Management Division and leads their conservation efforts today.

Bardin is a member of Texas Aquatic Plant Management Society, Texas Chapter of American Fisheries Society, Southern Division of American Fisheries Society, Society of Lake Management Professionals, Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame Board, Texas Brigades Board, Texas Freshwater Fisheries Advisory Committee, and the Major League Fishing Anglers Association Board.

You can follow him on Facebook and Instagram.

Articles by Steven Bardin

Yellow Perch | A Comprehensive Species Guide

Yellow Perch | A Comprehensive Species Guide

Steven Bardin Jan 13, 2025
Paddlefish | A Comprehensive Species Guide

Paddlefish | A Comprehensive Species Guide

Steven Bardin Nov 10, 2024
Alligator Gar: A Comprehensive Species Guide 

Alligator Gar: A Comprehensive Species Guide 

Steven Bardin Aug 13, 2024
Pike vs Musky vs Pickerel

Pike vs Musky vs Pickerel

Steven Bardin Mar 23, 2024
Musky: A Comprehensive Species Guide

Musky: A Comprehensive Species Guide

Steven Bardin Mar 16, 2024
Types of Catfish and How to Identify Them

Types of Catfish and How to Identify Them

Steven Bardin Nov 26, 2023
Types of Trout and How to Identify Them

Types of Trout and How to Identify Them

Steven Bardin Nov 18, 2023
Best Z-Man Colors for Smallmouth on Goby Fisheries

Best Z-Man Colors for Smallmouth on Goby Fisheries

Steven Bardin Sep 9, 2023
Rainbow Trout | A Comprehensive Species Guide

Rainbow Trout | A Comprehensive Species Guide

Steven Bardin Sep 8, 2023
Brown Trout | A Comprehensive Fish Species Profile

Brown Trout | A Comprehensive Fish Species Profile

Steven Bardin Aug 5, 2023
Northern Pike | A Comprehensive Species Guide

Northern Pike | A Comprehensive Species Guide

Steven Bardin Jul 2, 2023
Striped Bass and Hybrids | Species Guide

Striped Bass and Hybrids | Species Guide

Steven Bardin Jun 15, 2023
Flathead Catfish | A Comprehensive Species Guide

Flathead Catfish | A Comprehensive Species Guide

Steven Bardin May 27, 2023
Blue Catfish | A Comprehensive Species Guide

Blue Catfish | A Comprehensive Species Guide

Steven Bardin May 20, 2023
Redear Sunfish | A Comprehensive Species Guide

Redear Sunfish | A Comprehensive Species Guide

Steven Bardin Apr 28, 2023
Channel Catfish: The Species Guide

Channel Catfish: The Species Guide

Steven Bardin Apr 9, 2023
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