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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.
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We spent some time at the Colorado Parks and Wildlife fish hatchery in Wray; what a cool facility it is! If you fish warm water species in Colorado, many of the fish you catch probably started here. Let us know if you have questions. Thanks Tyler Baker and Travis Bullock for the tour of your facility.
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.
- 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).
Aug 5, 2022 · Today, CPW operates 19 hatcheries that breed, hatch, rear and stock over 90 million fish annually. Colorado fish hatcheries support our angling pastime, contributing $2.4 billion annually to our state’s economy.
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.
