Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery

Description:

For 131 years, a hatchery at Craig Brook has produced fish for anglers. A federal national fish hatchery since 1889, Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery has returned to hatching Atlantic salmon to replenish seven Maine rivers ? a total of more than 2 million young salmon in the past year. Visitors to the hatchery will see exhibits about the environment and the survival of Maine?s Atlantic salmon. A stream model with running water features live young salmon. The hatchery greets local visitors, including schoolchildren, and both nationwide and international visitors.

Directions:

Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery is located on Hatchery Road, 5 miles north of Bucksport and just off Route 1.

Address:

Hatchery Road

East Orland, ME 04431

Phone:

(207) 469-2803

Email:

FW5FFA_CBNFH@fws.gov

Website:

Craig Brook National Fish HatcheryWebsite

Organization:

FWS - Fish and Wildlife Service