Finger Rock State Trout Hatchery and Rearing Unit
Facility Type:
Hours:
Daily, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tours:
- Guided tours
- Self-guided tours
Address:
27750 County Road 7C
Yampa, CO 80483
United States
Finger Rock State Trout Hatchery and Rearing Unit
Facility Type:
Hours:
Daily, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tours:
- Guided tours
- Self-guided tours
Address:
27750 County Road 7C
Yampa, CO 80483
United States
Finger Rock State Trout Hatchery and Rearing Unit
Finger Rock Rearing Unit, a cold water facility, annually raises 460,000 fingerling rainbow trout and brown trout, and 170,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout. They are stocked in numerous waters throughout northwestern Colorado.
The Finger Rock Rearing Unit is located in Yampa, Colorado at the base of the Flat Tops Wilderness Area, a vast and pristine area that provides a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities.
Hatchery truck releasing fish into the wild.
Visitors Welcome!
- Self-guided tours
- Scheduled group tours
- Free posters and wildlife literature available
- 'Feed the Fish' fish food dispenser (requires quarters)
- Nearby lakes and streams provide numerous angling opportunities
Fish eggs in incubator tanks.
The Hatchery Process
The process begins at Finger Rock with the arrival of trout eggs — collected and fertilized by our brood hatcheries. The eggs are hatched and reared by dedicated staff, which includes one hatchery manager and two highly skilled technicians. Our team works closely with other biologists to achieve our management goals and fulfill CPW’s mission.
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!