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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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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.
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.
Hatchery NameLocationCold Or Warm Water FacilityColdNathrop, COColdColdColdEach fall, Colorado's kokanee salmon swim nearly 30 miles upstream from Blue Mesa Reservoir to the Roaring Judy State Fish Hatchery in Almont, Colorado. Here, CPW biologists and hatchery staff collect eggs from these unique, landlocked sockeye salmon.
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Sep 19, 2020 · According to a video shared by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the organization is stocking 330 lakes in Colorado, which are primarily located in mountainous regions that are only accessible by foot or horseback. “It’s efficient,” said Doug Sebring, a fish culturist at Mt. Shavano Hatchery.
