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Rules and Policies

Updated October 15, 2026

Rules of the hatchery

  • no fishing equipment inside the gate. (waders, fishing poles, nets, etc.
  • refrain from putting hands in the water
  • stay off the sides of the raceways as well as the walkboards
  • Have fun! The rest of these rules are for keeping visitors and the fish safe, not to take away from the fun.
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