Species Raised at Fish Springs Hatchery

Eagle Lake Trout -  Known for its resistance to highly alkaline waters, the Eagle Lake trout is a native to Eagle Lake and its Pine Creek tributary.

Rainbow - Trout This popular fish, native to the tributaries of the Pacific Ocean in North American and Asia, can now be found all over the world.Farmed as food in many areas, it can now be found worldwide for recreational angling and as a food source. Rainbow trout are a premier fish desired by anglers for recreational fishing in California. Rainbow trout are provided for recreational angling are now sterile triploid (PDF).

Rainbow Trout
Rainbow Trout

Observing young fish in the hatchery building
Observing young fish in the hatchery building

 

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