St Marys Fish Hatchery Open House

Ohioans have the chance to see state fish hatchery operations firsthand and view this year’s fish production in progress when the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife hosts open houses at all six state fish hatcheries this April. These events are free and open to the public, and they have been timed to showcase fish as they hatch out and are in hatchery production buildings.

“Several family-friendly activities will be held at each hatchery, including the opportunity to see fish eggs and fry in the production buildings, as well as juvenile and adult fish in the raceways and ponds,” said Kendra Wecker, chief of the Division of Wildlife. “Other activities vary by location but include casting contests, opportunities to view electrofishing boats and archery activities.”

The fish hatchery facilities of St. Marys will hold an open houses on Saturday, April 13, from noon to 3 p.m. Fish grown and featured in the hatch buildings at these facilities include walleye and saugeye, and yellow perch at St. Marys. Pond rearing of catfish and sunfish is also underway.