Pitkin Aspens Fish Hatchery

Pitkin Hatchery

Facility Type:

Cold Water

Hours:

Daily, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tours:

  • Guided tours
  • Self-guided tours

Address:

14214 County Rd 76
Pitkin, CO 81241
United States

Contact:

Chip Lamar

Phone: 970-641-0265

[email protected]

A photo overlooking Pitkin Hatchery.

Pitkin Hatchery

A photo overlooking Pitkin Hatchery.

Facility Type:

Cold Water

Hours:

Daily, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tours:

  • Guided tours
  • Self-guided tours

Address:

14214 County Rd 76
Pitkin, CO 81241
United States

Contact:

Chip Lamar

Phone: 970-641-0265

[email protected]

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Visitors Welcome!

Hours: 8:00AM-3:00PM daily. Visitors are welcome to conduct a self-guided tour. Call ahead to arrange a guided tour.

workers seperate dead fish eggs from the live ones

Circa 1892, workers remove dead fish eggs from the live ones in the original Pitkin Hatchery building.

History

The Pitkin Hatchery is one of the oldest hatcheries in the state, operating as a private fish hatchery in the late 19th century. Colorado Game & Fish (now Colorado Parks and Wildlife) purchased the hatchery in 1912, and the stone hatchery building currently in use was built in 1924.

Your Fishin’ Is Our Mission!

Colorado’s Fish Stocking Program

Since 1881, Colorado Parks & Wildlife fish hatcheries have been dedicated to improving the fish populations of our beautiful state. Today, CPW operates 19 hatcheries that breed, hatch, rear and stock over 90 million fish per year. Many of the fish produced are to enhance angling opportunities, while others serve a critical role in native species recovery efforts. Colorado fish hatcheries support our angling pastime, which contributes 2.4 billion dollars annually to our state's economy!​