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This location opened in 1922 and produces Chinook salmon, steelhead and walleye for both inland and Great Lakes waters.
Areas of interest to the public:
- Interpretative signage and self-guided tour
- Informative, short video to watch that explains the hatchery and how it operates
- Please note: hatchery buildings are closed to unguided public tours due to fish health and public safety concerns
- Outside buildings with fish for viewing begin to open in September and continues into May
- Show pond filled with large trout
- Close proximity to Indian Lake State Park, Palms Book State Park and Fayette Historical State Park
Hours of Operation
Tours and visitor center are self-guided and open daily, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Buildings are locked after 3:30 pm, but visitors are still welcome to self-tour outside.
Open at no charge to the public.
To schedule group tours, please call 906-341-5587 (extension 201).
928sarat | October 2023
Nice hatchery
We went in October which means not many fish to see. There were fish inside and a few in a big pond outside. We liked the yellow fishes that you follow for your self guided tour.
Lori B | September 2019
Boring
I'm certain that this place is necessary and helpful but as an attraction it is very boring.
I'm not sure what I was expecting but as a travel destination I do not see wasting your time.
khaenlein49 | August 2018
the fish were gone
the fish were recently taken to lakes and released, but we were able to walk around the outside of the facility and see a few fish left in the outdoor ponds, the facility is very large and plenty of...
bittychicken | July 2018
Very educational
We took our young children to learn about the hatchery. Unfortunately we arrived at 4:30 and the main building was closed. There is a self guided tour you can take after hours. Which is quite...
beachbum40w | July 2018
Interesting and educational
We stayed a few nights in nearby Indian Lakes State Park and drove by this hatchery. After parking your car simply follow the yellow fish painted on the grounds. First stop is the main building...
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