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Fisheries Open House – Angler & aquatic educationFisheries Open House
State Fish Hatchery and Facility Open Houses

Coming Soon – a new exhibit on Lake Sturgeon at the Wild Rose State Fish Hatchery.
Grand Opening: Lake Sturgeon Exhibit at Wild Rose
Please join us for the grand opening of a new exhibit at the Wild Rose State Fish Hatchery on August 10, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Learn more about hatcheries
Visit our hatchery Web page for more information about all the state hatcheries, rearing stations and egg collection sites. Many have public visiting hours – drop in and say hello!
Dates vary for other events – some open house events are held in conjunction with Free Fishing Weekend in June.
Go behind the scenes
Pack up the family and visit an egg collection facility or hatchery! Drop in on special events to get behind-the-scenes tours of state fish hatcheries and egg collection facilities.
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