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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.
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.
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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).
Feb 28, 2019 · All of CPW’s fish hatcheries are open to the public year-round. Visit CPW’s website for a map of the hatcheries, along with a description and photos of each location. Then, head over to CPW’s Fish Survey Summaries webpage to learn about which fish species you can find in your favorite lake or river. Fish from the Bellevue-Watson Hatchery ...
Jan 31, 2022 · Admission to both the wildlife museum and hatchery is free and donations are appreciated. The hatchery is open year-round, every day from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the Wildlife Museum is usually open to the public (in non-pandemic times) from May 15 to September 15. School groups and other group tours can be scheduled by appointment at 970-375-6766.
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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.
