The hatchery, first opened by the state in 1883, became a nonprofit educational facility in 1982. Brook and rainbow trout can be seen from fry through maturity, as well as fresh water fish, turtles and amphibians native to New York

Hours

10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily Sept.-May; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. and Sun. June-August; closed Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Upcoming Events

Through Oct. 18
Fish Hatchery Fall Fair
Exhibits by environmental groups and conservationists, children's games, fishing for kids younger than 12 ($2 for 10 minutes) and music

Oct. 18
Fall Fair
Games food, refreshments and exhibitions, trout fishing for children under 12, gear provided

Oct. 25 - Nov. 9
Egg Stripping Demonstrations
Learn about trout reproduction and observe the process of egg stripping to obtain eggs from female trout and milt stripping from male trouts to use for fertilization

Oct. 25 - Oct. 26
Egg Stripping Demonstrations
Learn about trout reproduction, observe the process of egg and milt stripping from live trout

Website

cshfha.org

Admission

$5, $3 seniors and children 3-17, free members and children under 3