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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

White Bass | A Comprehensive Species Guide

White Bass | A Comprehensive Species Guide

Steven Bardin Mar 20, 2023
Walleye | A Comprehensive Species Guide

Walleye | A Comprehensive Species Guide

Steven Bardin Mar 10, 2023
Spotted Bass | A Comprehensive Species Guide

Spotted Bass | A Comprehensive Species Guide

Steven Bardin Feb 28, 2023
Bluegill Sunfish | A Comprehensive Species Guide

Bluegill Sunfish | A Comprehensive Species Guide

Steven Bardin Feb 23, 2023
Smallmouth Bass | A Comprehensive Species Guide

Smallmouth Bass | A Comprehensive Species Guide

Steven Bardin Feb 20, 2023
Crappie | A Comprehensive Species Guide

Crappie | A Comprehensive Species Guide

Steven Bardin Feb 10, 2023
Largemouth Bass | A Comprehensive Species Guide

Largemouth Bass | A Comprehensive Species Guide

Steven Bardin Jan 28, 2023
8 Commonly Misidentified Sunfish Species

8 Commonly Misidentified Sunfish Species

Steven Bardin May 2, 2019
Pouring Soda on Fish Gills: Does it Actually Work?

Pouring Soda on Fish Gills: Does it Actually Work?

Steven Bardin Apr 2, 2019
Biologists: World-Record Bass Potential in South African Reservoir

Biologists: World-Record Bass Potential in South African Reservoir

Steven Bardin Dec 3, 2018
5 Submerged Grasses That Hold Big Bass

5 Submerged Grasses That Hold Big Bass

Steven Bardin Oct 15, 2018
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