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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.
June 10th, 2022, marks the 150th anniversary of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Fish Hatchery System! The National Fish Hatchery System was created by Congress to help address collapsing fisheries and boost production of food fish to feed families. Over the years, the system has evolved to meet the changing needs of conservation.
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Hotchkiss National Fish Hatchery: Colorado Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery: Texas Iron River National Fish Hatchery: Wisconsin Jackson National Fish Hatchery: Wyoming Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery: Utah Jordan River National Fish Hatchery: Michigan Kooskia National Fish Hatchery: Idaho Lamar National Fish Hatchery: Pennsylvania Leadville ...
Image Details. Hotchkiss National Fish Hatchery produces about 600,000 trout every year and distributes them to reservoirs in southwestern Colorado and northern New Mexico to restore and protect fish populations within the Colorado River basin.
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.
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Know Before you Go - This national fish hatchery offers fishing, boating, hiking, picnicking, and wildlife watching. Harrison Lake is the hatchery's 90-acre water supply reservoir, but also provides anglers with a peaceful setting to try their luck on a variety of fish species. There is a gravel boat ramp and a handicapped-accessible pier with ...
