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Apr 8, 2024 · Fish production facility improvements begin across Michigan. $30 million in state funds to finance three summers of projects at six hatcheries. By AARON SWITZER Fish Production Program manager, Fisheries Division Michigan Department of Natural Resources
In all, the Michigan DNR currently operates six fish hatcheries, five permanent egg-take stations and up to 40 rearing ponds. In addition to the permanent egg-take stations, the DNR collects eggs and sperm from natural spawning runs of walleye, lake sturgeon and muskellunge.
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Many states and Tribes rely on the National Fish Hatchery System to stock lakes and rivers with fish for sustainable recreational fishing and to support fisheries that have been impacted by a federal dam. In 2023 national fish hatcheries raised 118 million sport fish to support recreational fisheries.
Apr 13, 2023 · In all, the Michigan DNR currently operates six fish hatcheries, five permanent egg-take stations and up to 40 rearing ponds. In addition to the permanent egg-take stations, the DNR collects eggs and sperm from natural spawning runs of walleye, lake sturgeon and muskellunge.
Jun 2, 2023 · The current rearing program at Wolf Lake includes muskellunge, walleye, steelhead and Chinook salmon. In an average year, the Michigan DNR stocks 20 million to 25 million fish at up to 1,000 ...
Hatcheries & Weirs. 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.
Apr 10, 2024 · Michigan’s six state fish hatcheries will each see millions of dollars in upgrades during the next three years. Projects are kicking off this summer. Several of the sites have only seen...