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Visitor Opportunities

Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery and Visitor Center Hours

Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery and its Visitor Center hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Weekends 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Craig Brook Atlantic Salmon Museum Hours

The Atlantic Salmon Museum is Open By Appointment Only by calling the Outreach Office during business hours of 8:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. at 207-469-6701 Ext. 215.

Take a self-guided tour of the hatchery to learn about its operation in support of Atlantic salmon recovery. Group tours can be arranged by calling the hatchery at

207-469-7300 Extension 215
or
e:mail our Outdoor Recreation Planner


Edward_Steenstra@fws.gov


Visit Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery's Visitor's Center to learn about the Atlantic salmon's life cycle, its habitat requirements and why the species is listed for protection under the Endangered Species Act.



Learn about the dynamics of watersheds, and why their health is so important to all interactive wildlife, plants and humans.



Learn how you can help out in your watershed to improve its quality, which in turn benefits the economy and the quality of human life.

View Dennys River native Atlantic salmon broodstock weighing up to 20 pounds.



Enjoy our nature trails on the 135-acre site.

Stop in at the Visitor's Center for a map provided by the Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust which shows the nature trail system and the mountain trail.



Hike to the top of 1,038-foot Great Pond Mountain.

 


     
     
     

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