The Warren County Fish Hatchery
Welcome to the Warren County Fish Hatchery. We are operated by the Parks and Recreation of the Warren County DPW. The hatchery has been in operation since the early 1900's, but Warren County obtained the facility from New York State in 1982. Since then we have enjoyed great success in raising brook and rainbow trout. A brief history of the hatchery can be seen in the time line right.
The property consists of 72 acres, including an island on the Hudson River across from the parking lot. Aside from the hatchery, these grounds offer a sheltered picnic area with restrooms, a children's play area and canoe access site, as well as sport facilities for softball, basketball, volleyball and horseshoes. This area has quickly become a favorite spot for picnickers and fisherman alike!
The fish raised here provide improved sport fishing thought Warren County waters. Domestic strains of rainbow and brook trout (raised in hatcheries for several generations) are stocked every spring as yearlings, but are actually about 1 1/2 years old. These fish are typically up to 12 inches long and can weigh 1/2 pound each. Wild strains of brook trout, some of which come from our brood stock, are stocked as fingerlings each fall. These fish are 3 to 4 inches long and will grow to 9 inches by spring. Please refer to our stocking list for more information on location and numbers.
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