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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.
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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. [3] .
155ft. Difficulty. Easy. While the Leadville National Fish Hatchery is a worthwhile destination in and of itself, historically significant as the second oldest Federal hatchery and offering opportunities to see plenty of fish, this short nature trail is a must on any visit.
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.
Aug 17, 2016 · The Glenwood Springs Fish Hatchery raises five different species of cold water fish: Native Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout, Brown trout, Kokanee salmon and Arctic Graylings.
