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Visit a Hatchery! The Department of Fish and Wildlife manages California's diverse fish, wildlife, and plant resources, and the habitats upon which they depend, for their ecological values and for their use and enjoyment by the public.
- Merced River Hatchery
Located near the town of Snelling in Merced County, the...
- Kern River Hatchery
Kern River Hatchery, located along the Kern River just north...
- Planting Criteria
The Department of Fish and Wildlife manages California's...
- Fillmore Trout Hatchery
From the north travel south on I-5 to Highway 126, travel...
- American River Hatchery
The American River Hatchery is located in eastern Sacramento...
- San Joaquin Hatchery
A major producer of trout and inland salmon, San Joaquin...
- Mojave River Hatchery
A major producer and supplier of trout for Southern...
- Black Rock Trout Hatchery
Black Rock Hatchery raises trout for stocking waters in the...
- Fish Springs Trout Hatchery
Near the town of Big Pine in Inyo County of the Eastern...
- Crystal Lake Hatchery
Observe 200-300 geese on the hatchery grounds and along the...
- Merced River Hatchery
Located in eastern Sacramento County, Nimbus Hatchery raises Chinook salmon and steelhead for release to the American River. The Nimbus Hatchery Visitor Center offers free fun and educational activities for children and adults of all ages.
- Anadromous Conservation and Management
- Inland Fisheries Conservation and Management
- Fish Production and Aquatic Pathology
- Invasive Species
- Aquaculture Program
California is home to several anadromous fish species characterized by spending the majority of their lives in estuarine or marine waters and returning to fresh water to spawn. Native anadromous fishes are widely distributed in California and represented by families of jawless lamprey (Petromyzontidae); cartilaginous, bony-plated sturgeons (Acipens...
Inland Fisheries Conservation and Management consist of multiple programs responsible for conservation, recovery, and management of inland fish species. These programs and associated staff are responsible for fish species conservation including: developing management plans and recommending and conducting management actions; designing, conducting an...
CDFW operates 22 cold water fish hatcheries statewide and is one of the largest producers of trout and salmon in North America. The basic objectives of the CDFW trout and salmon hatcheries are conservation, mitigation, and recreation. The CDFW operates 13 trout and inland salmon hatcheries and 9 anadromous salmon and steelhead hatcheries. These fac...
The Invasive Species Program participates on efforts to prevent the introduction of non-native invasive species in California, detect and respond to introductions when they occur, and prevent the spread of non-native invasive species that have become established.
The CDFW Aquaculture Programoversees California’s diverse aquaculture industry. Through policies and regulations, CDFW and the California Fish and Game Commission balance the protection of natural resources and the development of sustainable aquaculture. Programs and Staff 1. State Aquaculture Coordinator AquacultureCoord@wildlife.ca.gov
Sep 8, 2024 · Fish Planting Schedule. This dynamic Fish Planting Schedule is updated in real time, directly by CDFW Hatchery staff. Although it contains current information, all fish plants are subject to change depending on road, water, weather and operational conditions.
Be sure to stop by your local fish hatchery and learn about the wonders of what fish hatcheries can do to nurture the life of fish!
Dec 3, 2023 · After years of deliberation, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has made a historic decision to transfer over 40 acres of the iconic Mount Whitney Fish Hatchery in Inyo County to the Fort Independence Indian Community.
May 26, 2022 · What is a fish hatchery? A fish hatchery breeds and raises fish or other aquatic animals (like mussels) in a controlled and captive setting. Hatcheries can be a unique and powerful tool for wildlife conservation when they are used to recover wild populations and support sustainable recreational fisheries.
