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- 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.
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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. Weirs are typically used to catch fish in order to harvest their eggs. Eggs taken at the weirs are sent to state fish ...
- Largemouth Bass
- Bluegill
- Smallmouth Bass
- Rock Bass
- Round Goby
- Pumpkinseed
- Northern Pike
- Yellow Perch
- Brook Stickleback
- European Carp
Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides) are a native species in Michigan that grows to 29 inches. This olive green species is one of the most common predators in the state and the area of The Great Lakes. Largemouth Bass are among the typical predators that live more than 10 years. They may weigh up to 25 lbs. Fish and crustaceans are part of its d...
A common species across the state, Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) is among the fish eaten by Largemouth Bass. Bluegill is considerably smaller than Largemouth Bass, measuring a maximum of 12 inches. As Largemouth Bass, Bluegill also has green or olive-green coloring with dark olive bands along the sides. A flattened body and a pumpkin seed shape ar...
Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu) is a species found in the areas of The Great Lakes. It also lives in the St. Lawrence River which connects the lakes from Lake Ontario to The Atlantic Ocean. Fish of the species live in areas with clear water compared to other types of bass. The species may grow to a record-holding size of 27 inches. A dark ol...
A type of Sunfish, Rock Bass (Ambloplites rupestris) is a native species in the Northern parts of Michigan in The Great Lakes and further into the St. Lawrence River. Fish of the species live in rocky areas of lakes with plenty of vegetation, typically close to the margins of lakes and ponds. The species may survive more than 10 years and it may re...
Round Gobies (Neogobius melanostomus) are an invasive species in the state. Accidentally introduced from Asia, this species is now present in high numbers in The Great Lakes. This species eats snails, mussels, and crustaceans. The invasive status of The Round Goby is given by its elimination of local food sources other species eat. Generally more a...
One of the smallest common species in the state is Pumpkin seed fish(Lepomis gibbosus). This species measures an average of 4 inches and it may weigh up to 1 pound. A flattened body and shape that resembles the seeds of pumpkins describe the way this species looks like. Orange, olive, and yellow colors are all characteristic of the species. Warm sh...
Northern Pike (Esox lucius) is one of the most aggressive large predatory fish in the state. This is a species that leaves at least a decade and which has adapted to excellent preying skills. It sits motionless awaiting its prey. Fast movements allow Northern Pike to ambush smaller fish. This is a species that lives in almost any habitat that has s...
This type of fish (Perca flavescens) also has a flattened body and it lives in The Great Lakes as well as in the St. Lawrence River. It has an important role in the ecosystem as it serves as food for local birds. Cormorants are among the birds that depend on Yellow Perch for food. A small species and a poor swimmer, Yellow Perch is a suitable prey ...
Brook Sticklebacks (Culaea inconstans) are one of the smallest species in Michigan. These fish measure an average of 2 inches and often serve as food for some of the largest predatory fish in the state. In turn, Brook Stickleback feed on fish eggs, invertebrates, and algae. They have almost no real competition for fish eggs except minnows given the...
European Carp (Cyprinus carpio) is one of the most common species in the area of The Great Lakes. This is one of the fish that is truly omnivore, even reducing the food sources for local fish. A high multiplication rate is specific to these fish as females can lay millions of eggs at once. European Carp is one of the most common aquaculture fish in...
May 6, 2023 · Table of Contents. The Need for Michigan Fish Hatcheries. Michigan’s Fish Hatcheries: Then and Now. Marquette State Fish Hatchery. Thompson State Fish Hatchery. Oden State Fish Hatchery. Platte River State Fish Hatchery. Harrietta State Fish Hatchery. Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery. Purpose and Contributions of Fish Hatcheries.
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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
Leaflet. 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. Individuals of all ages will enjoy the opportunity to learn about a variety of fish species, their life cycles and habitats and how we work ...
- 34270 County Road 652, Mattawan, 49071, MI
- (269) 668-2876
Within our waters, there are many species of fish, some of which reproduce and thrive without human intervention. But there are others that need assistance from the Department of Natural Resources state fish hatcheries to raise from egg stage until ready to be released into the wild.
Apr 11, 2017 · Tuesday, April 11, 2017. If you have ever been lucky enough to catch a bass, trout, or blue gill, know that many of these fish may have come from one of Michigan's state fish hatcheries. One of those hatcheries is the Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery, where they aid in the protection and preservation of aquatic species found in Michigan.
