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Durango Fish Hatchery
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The Durango Fish Hatchery, established in the early 1900s, is a working facility where visitors can observe trout rearing in outdoor raceways and ponds. The site features a visitor center with interactive displays on fish biology and hatchery history. Guests can feed the fish, explore the shaded grounds along the Animas River, and learn about the hatchery's role in sustaining local fisheries. It's a free, family-friendly stop that combines education with outdoor recreation.
Don't miss
- Watch trout being fed in the outdoor raceways and ponds
- Explore the visitor center's interactive exhibits on fish life cycles
- Stroll along the Animas River trail adjacent to the hatchery
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Durango Fish Hatchery
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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