The Great American Hatchery Road Trip - White Sulphur Springs Infographic

White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery was established in

1900 to produce fish for the American public. They now produce

six to eight million rainbow trout eggs annually to support federal,

state, and tribal hatchery production for recreational fishing. The

hatchery also does propagation and restoration work for native

crayfish, freshwater mussels, and candy darters!

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A colorful red and blue fish underwater looking into the camera
White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery is located along the historic Midland Trail in the heart of the Allegheny Highlands of southeast West Virginia.
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A man is fishing in a boat with three young girls. The kids are excitedly pulling a fish out of the water.
Healthy fisheries and waters are the foundation of America’s outdoor traditions and give us the freedom to fish, boat, and enjoy the benefits of outdoor recreation. The Fish and Aquatic Conservation programs work with states, tribes, and communities to provide a comprehensive approach to freshwater...
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The National Fish Hatchery System is a global leader in conservation aquaculture. Across the United States, 71 national fish hatcheries raise millions of fish and aquatic wildlife each year to enhance state and tribally managed recreational fisheries, boost local economic development, fulfill...
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Fish hatcheries
Fisheries
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Sport fishing
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Freshwater fish