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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.
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Group tours are offered to schools, clubs, scouts, and other organized groups looking for an educational experience. To schedule a tour, call (209) 759-3383, at least two weeks in advance. Topics Covered 1. Chinook salmon and steelhead trout biology 2. Purpose and operation of the hatchery 3. Importance of watersheds preservation Tours are limited ...
Follow the fish trail to see all the hatchery highlights: the Mokelumne River, the fish ladder, the hatchery building, and the raceways. Fish food is available for visitors to feed the salmon and steelhead in the raceways. Picnic tables and restrooms are available. During spawning seasons, visitors can watch the artificial spawning process through ...
Mokelumne River Day Use AreaCamanche Reservoir offers seasonal bass and trout fishingBe 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!
Sep 8, 2024 · 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.
The Nimbus Fish Hatchery is located in eastern Sacramento County, built on the downstream side of the Nimbus Dam. [1] It is one of the 21 fish hatcheries the California Department of Fish and Wildlife oversees. [2] Chinook salmon and steelhead are raised, and about 4 million Chinook salmon and 430,000 steelheads released each year. [3]
National fish hatcheries raise big fish like the endangered pallid sturgeon and tiny fish like the colorful candy darter. They raise familiar fish, like salmon, and ancient species like paddlefish. They raise sunfish to help support mussel conservation, and walleye that help feed communities.
