About Us and Our Aquatic Services
Southwest Aquatic Services is a family-owned and operated business, serving clients across most of Texas.
Holly Labay is the company president and owner and Andrew Labay, FP-C is the principal fisheries biologist. We have worked together for over 18 years, providing quality and affordable lake management services. Andrew Labay is a certified fisheries professional, accredited through the American Fisheries Society, and has experience in a range of disciplines, including fisheries management, water quality, and environmental consulting.
The primary goal of our company is to work with clients, providing the knowledge and tools to help them gain independence in their lake management endeavor. However, our assistance can be customized to meet client needs, whether it may be a one-time site visit or a long-term retainer arrangement where we can keep close tabs on the health and progress of our client’s lakes.
Call 512-667-4275 or 979-243-4148
We also maintain close network of natural resource management specialists in the event complex environmental dilemmas must be resolved. Whatever your lake management needs or issues might be, we would appreciate the opportunity to provide our services.
Fisheries and Lake Management
Owner – Holly Labay
Andrew Labay, FP-C
Fisheries Biologist
- CCR registered as a woman-owned business
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Certified Small Business through the Small Business Administration
TDA License No. 0487821
Meet the Team
Jon
Jon is a graduate of Texas A&M Galveston with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Biology and Marine Fisheries. Jon formerly worked for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. He is a licensed commercial pesticide applicator (TDA Lic. No. 0975066) and a member of the Texas Aquatic Plant Management Society. Jon is also a skilled craftsman with extensive experience in carpentry, welding, and construction management.
Zachary
Zachary is a fisheries technician with over 15 years of experience in hatchery propagation of sport and forage fish and applied fisheries management. He is a certified welder through Wharton County Community College. Zachary leads Southwest Aquatic Services’ marketing, client relations, and helps coordinate and execute projects, ensuring jobs run smoothly from start to finish. As a lifelong part of the family business, he continues to take on greater responsibilities and plays an important role in the future growth and success of Southwest Aquatic Services.
Stewart
Stewart is a graduate of Sam Houston State University with as Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Education and a Master of Science degree in Agricultural Engineering. He is experienced in aquatic plant management and applied fisheries and water quality management. Stewart is also trained in fountain and aeration system installation and repair.
Andy
Andy is a graduate of Southwest Texas State University with a Bachelor of science degree in biology and chemistry and a Master of Science degree in aquatic biology. He has over 30 years experience in fisheries and water quality management. Andrew also formerly worked 9 years for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. He is vice-president of Southwest Aquatic Services, serves on the Texas Aquatic Plant Management Society Board of Directors, and is president of the Colorado County Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors. He is a licensed commercial pesticide applicator (TDA Lic. No. 0487821)
Holly
Holly is the owner and president of Southwest Aquatic Services. She served for 31 years as an elementary school teacher while helping operate Southwest Aquatic Services. Holly is now responsible for the day-to-day management of the company. Which involves, accounting, invoices, payroll, insurance, scheduling, and occasionally operating a spray boat and harvesting fish.
