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Collecting and Fertilizing Eggs Hatchery staff operates a hydraulic raceway crowder, fish lift, and electroanesthesia unit. As the fish are anesthetized they slide into the egg-take room through the use of a conveyor system. … The eggs and sperm are collected in a common trough that feeds into a bucket.Read More →

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Hatcheries have partially reopened during normal visiting hours (8-5 in most cases). Most indoor areas, visitor centers and restrooms remain closed so please plan accordingly. Please respect social distancing guidelines among other visitors and ODFW staff during your visit. Why are fish hatcheries bad? While hatchery-produced fish demonstrate greatly inferiorRead More →