INVITATION TO VALLEY CITY
The Valley City National Fish Hatchery (NFH) is one of two federal fish
hatcheries in North Dakota. As part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
mission to protect wildlife habitat and provide wildlife-oriented recreational
opportunities on Service lands, Valley City provides many benefits to the
citizens of North Dakota.
High quality game fish stocked by the hatchery provide quality sport fishing to thousands. In addition, Valley City welcomes visitors to the hatchery for a closeup view of the fish production process.
National fish hatcheries serve a vital role in the management of our Nation's fish resources. The success of our such programs, as with all fish and wildlife management programs, depends on your understanding and support.
For further information you can contact the hatchery.
THE HISTORY OF VALLEY CITY
The Valley City NFH is operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, and
consists of the main hatchery at Valley City, and a smaller subunit at Baldhill
Dam. Production at the Valley City NFH began in 1940, and at Baldhill NFH
in 1952. There are 13 fish rearing ponds totaling 25.8 acres at Valley
City NFH, and 20 rearing ponds totaling 12.6 acres at Baldhill NFH. More Valley City NFH
history.
OUR GOALS
Valley City is operated to provide more fish for American fisherman. As
aquatic habitats have been changed by man, natural production of many game fish
species has also declined. In some cases, more fish are being taken by
fisherman than streams and lakes can produce naturally. Valley City
supplements natural reproduction by stocking a variety of fish species in lakes
throughout North Dakota. The result is increased recreational
opportunities, and more fish in the frying pan!
