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A fish hatchery is a facility where fish eggs are hatched and the fry (baby fish) are raised, mostly to stock lakes, streams, and ponds. A weir is an obstruction placed across a river designed to block the passage of fish.
Established in 1927, Wolf Lake Hatchery currently produces steelhead trout, Chinook salmon, walleye, and Great Lakes muskellunge for Michigan's inland and Great Lakes waters. Visitors peer into the rearing ponds at the Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery. Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
The Marquette State Fish Hatchery is located right by the shores of Lake Superior and the primary broodstock and rearing facility for brook and lake trout in Michigan. It also produces splake, which are a sterile hybrid of the two. The Oden State Fish Hatchery is the primary broodstock facility for brown and rainbow trout.
- The Need For Michigan Fish Hatcheries
- Michigan’s Fish Hatcheries: Then and Now
- Purpose and Contributions of Fish Hatcheries
- Drayton Plains Fish Hatchery: A Local Treasure
- Saulte Ste. Marie Fish Hatchery
- Final Thoughts on Michigan Fish Hatcheries
In the early 1800s, Michigan’s landscape was covered by old-growth forests, and its waterways teemed with fish. However, rapid economic growth, deforestation, and the arrival of invasive species like sea lamprey took a toll on fish populations. By the 1870s, it was evident that Michigan’s fish populations were in trouble, leading to the establishme...
Over the years, Michigan’s fish hatcheries have evolved, incorporating modern technology and adjusting rearing methods to ensure healthier fish populations. Today, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR)operates six fish hatcheries, five permanent egg-take stations, and up to 40 rearing ponds.
Fish hatcheries in Michigan serve several essential functions: 1. Reintroduction of species:Hatcheries help to reintroduce extirpated species and rehabilitate depressed fish stocks. 2. Ecosystem balance:They aid in achieving a balance between predator and prey species within the ecosystem. 1. Diverse fishing opportunities:By stocking a variety of f...
The Drayton Plains Fish Hatchery, located in Waterford Township, Michigan, was established in 1903. The hatchery played a crucial role in rearing various fish species, including walleye, northern pike, and trout. The Michigan Department of Conservation operated the facility and the Michigan DNR before closing in 1962. The Drayton Plains State Fish ...
The Sault Ste. Marie Fish Hatchery, located in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, was established in 1887 as a Federal Fish Hatchery. It was one of the first fish hatcheries in the United States and played a significant role in the early history of fish propagation and management in the Great Lakes region. The hatchery initially focused on rearing various...
Fish hatcheries have a long and storied history in Michigan, supporting the state’s fish populations, ecosystems, and sportfishing industry. Modern hatcheries, such as those operated by the Michigan DNR, continue to innovate and adapt to ensure the health and well-being of Michigan’s aquatic life. The Drayton Plains Fish Hatchery, though no longer ...
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Located on the grounds of the Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery, the visitor center provides programs that tell the remarkable tale of the Great Lakes fisheries and the vital role played by hatcheries.
- 34270 County Road 652, Mattawan, 49071, MI
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May 17, 2019 · “Certainly the big fisheries we have in the Great Lakes and many inland areas – Chinook, Coho, steelhead, Atlantic salmon and brown trout – are all non-native species to Michigan, but are here thanks to our fish-stocking program,” said Ed Eisch, DNR fish production manager. Fish stocking is a critical activity of the DNR.
