Visitor Opportunities
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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. |
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
email our Outdoor Recreation Planner
Edward_Steenstra@fws.gov
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Learn about the dynamics of watersheds, and why their health is so important to all interactive wildlife, plants and humans. |
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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. |
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View native river-specific Atlantic salmon broodstock in the hatchery, some up to 20 pounds. |
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Hike to the top of 1,038-foot Great Pond Mountain for a spectacular view of Maine coastal islands. (Moderately difficult) |
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Enjoy our nature trail system on 135-acre site. (Easy)
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. |
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