Ohio Division of Wildlife Fish Hatchery

Ohio Division of Wildlife Fish Hatchery operates multiple state fish hatcheries across Ohio, including facilities near Columbus, OH. The hatcheries raise a variety of sport fish species such as rainbow trout, walleye, muskellunge, and channel catfish for stocking in public waters. They also support efforts to re-establish threatened and endangered fish populations. The hatcheries use natural water sources like lakes, springs, and wells to support fish production, with capabilities including raising fish from eggs to fingerlings. The Division has been managing fish populations through these hatcheries since the early 20th century, with some facilities dating back to 1896.