Wray Fish Hatchery

Wray Fish Hatchery

Facility Type:

Warm Water

Hours:

Daily, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Tours:

  • Guided tours
  • Self-guided tours

Address:

35677 Road FF
Wray, CO 80758
United States

Contact:

Tyler Baker

Phone: 970-332-5382

[email protected]

Fish eggs being incubated in tanks. 

Wray Fish Hatchery

Fish eggs being incubated in tanks. 

Facility Type:

Warm Water

Hours:

Daily, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Tours:

  • Guided tours
  • Self-guided tours

Address:

35677 Road FF
Wray, CO 80758
United States

Contact:

Tyler Baker

Phone: 970-332-5382

[email protected]

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Eggs being incubated.

Eggs being incubated.

Walley

Every year, Wray Hatchery receives between 70−100 million walleye and walleye hybrid (saugeye) eggs. These eggs originate from two broodstock spawning operations located in the Denver metro area. Eggs are sorted, sized and transferred into spawning jars, where they are kept for nine days before hatching. After hatching, they are transported all across the state to restore fish populations in lakes and reservoirs. Eggs are also traded with other states in exchange for other species.

Visitors Welcome!

  • Guided tours (best time of the year is April through September)
  • Pamphlets and brochures
  • Stalker Lake is adjacent to the hatchery
Striped bass

Striped bass out of water.

Striped Bass

Striped bass and striped bass hybrids (wipers) are released every year in lakes and reservoirs in the eastern half of the state. These fish come from eggs that are taken by staff at wild spawns and from other states.

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!​