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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.
Hatchery Map | Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Hover over the fish icon for the name of each hatchery and click to see more information. Or, choose a hatchery from the list below.
In Colorado, there is a total of 18 hatcheries raising 30+ species of fish which Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) operate. Twelve of these hatcheries are cold water facilities, two are warm water facilities, two are cold and warm water, and two are USFWS hatcheries.
Hatchery NameLocationCold Or Warm Water FacilityColdNathrop, COColdColdCold- 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).
Since 1881, Colorado Parks & Wildlife fish hatcheries have been dedicated to improving the fish populations of our beautiful state. Today, CPW operates 19 hatcheries that breed, hatch, rear and stock over 90 million fish per year.
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Apr 16, 2021 · Colorado Parks and Wildlife 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.
