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Today, CPW operates 19 hatcheries that breed, hatch, rear and stock over 90 million fish per year. Many of the fish produced are to enhance angling opportunities, while others serve a critical role in native species recovery efforts.
Aug 20, 2021 · The one remaining aerial stocking operation on this summer’s slate will occur in September when native cutthroat trout, golden trout and arctic grayling reared at the Mt. Shavano State Fish Hatchery will go out. In total, CPW will stock nearly 275,000 fish into 240 lakes this summer.
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- Aerial Stocking. Using a button on the flight yoke, the pilot releases the fish and water above the lake. Photo by Jerry Neal/CPW. If you’ve ever fished one of Colorado’s magnificent alpine lakes, you were probably captivated by the postcard scenery and by the beauty of our native cutthroat trout.
- Fish Hatcheries and Stocking Trucks With so many waters scattered throughout the state, you may have wondered how it’s even possible to keep all of the different locations stocked with fish.
- Spawn Collection To ensure that there are enough fish to stock every year, CPW sets up spawn-collection sites at lakes and reservoirs across the state.
- The Egg Trade. Fish eggs. Photo courtesy of US Army Corps of Engineers. In addition to collecting fish eggs for Colorado’s hatcheries, CPW trades both eggs and fish with more than 10 different states, as well as the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
While the Leadville National Fish Hatchery is a worthwhile destination in and of itself, historically significant as the second oldest Federal hatchery and offering opportunities to see plenty of fish, this short nature trail is a must on any visit.
Feb 28, 2019 · Not all of Colorado’s fishes are born in the waters they call home. Each year, Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) breeds over 90 million fish in 19 hatcheries across the state. These fish are then distributed to waters around Colorado.
Jan 17, 2022 · For 130 years, the Leadville Fish Hatchery has been raising fish and stocking lakes and ponds. An estimated 250,000 trout are raised in the fishery each year and distributed to lakes and streams across Colorado.
The Pueblo Hatchery is the only state hatchery to produce both warmwater and coldwater fish. Trout, walleye, wiper, black crappie, bluegill and largemouth bass are some of the species raised here. CPW operates 19 hatcheries that breed, hatch, rear and stock over 90 million fish per year.
