Sullivan Creek National Fish Hatchery - Brimley, Michigan
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member S5280ft
N 46° 18.702 W 084° 48.393
16T E 668885 N 5131018
Originally built by the CCC in the early 1930s, this hatchery has turned out millions of yearling trout, broodstock and eggs for other facilities. In 1959, the hatchery was turned over to the U.S. National Fish and Wildlife service
Waymark Code: WM4841
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 07/20/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member GEO*Trailblazer 1
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Geographic Area Covered
-Lake Huron
-Lake Michigan
-Lake Superior

Hatchery Mission
-Rear lake trout as part of Great Lakes Restoration Program
-Provide environmental education
-Provide eggs for other hatcheries

Fish Species and Capability
-Produce 850,000 yearling lake trout for spring stocking
-Rear 15,000 lake trout broodstock
-Produce more than 6 million eggs annually

Public Use Opportunities
-Fishery education
-38,000-plus visitors annually
-Hatchery tours
Type of Facility: Fish Hatchery

Management Agency: National/Federal Government

Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]

Has a Vistor Center: yes

Offers Tours: yes
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