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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. [3]
Hatchery NameLocationCold Or Warm Water FacilityColdNathrop, COColdColdColdLooking for a new place to fish? Browse and download our PDF maps that help anglers navigate the special regulations on some of Colorado's popular rivers , streams and lakes. These Colorado Parks and Wildlife maps depict special fishing rules for the areas listed below.
The list below identifies where catchable trout (approximately 10") were recently stocked. Note: The stocking report is updated every Friday during the fishing season and lists waters that were scheduled to be stocked throughout the previous week.
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.
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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.
