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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.
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.
Monte Vista is the most recent addition to the state hatchery system. Formerly a private fish producation facility, it was purchased by Colorado State Parks in 2004 and is operated by Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Many projects are scheduled for the hatchery to better utilize its resources and increase production.
TitleAddressLatlonContent14214 County Rd 76 Pitkin, Colorado ...38.5985, -106.5322Hours: 8:00AM-3:00PM daily. Visitors are ...2957 Highway 133 Carbondale, Colorado ...39.378143,-107.203842Features: Visitor center with educational ...8077 Hatchery Rd Hotchkiss, Colorado ...38.772000, -107.768046Features: Self-guided tours; staff ...11466 State Highway 325 Rifle Colorado ...39.695350, -107.701310Hours: 8am to 4pm, year-round Features: ...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, COColdColdColdThe 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. The date listed next to the waters is representative of when the water was added to the report.
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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Colorado Parks and Wildlife is a nationally recognized leader in conservation, outdoor recreation and wildlife management. The agency manages 42 state parks, all of Colorado's wildlife, more than 300 state wildlife areas and a host of recreational programs. CPW issues hunting and fishing licenses, conducts research to improve wildlife management activities, protects high priority wildlife ...
