See Where Fish Stocking Begins
Since opening in 1973, the Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery has served as a nursery to over 50 million trout! The trout are raised from egg to fry and stocked into over 200 lakes and ponds across the province as a part of the Alberta Fish Stocking Program.
As one of four provincially-operated fish culture facilities, the Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery plays a key role in Alberta’s fish stocking efforts.
Public Access
Note - Due to the working environment of the Fish Hatchery and the feed used within the facilities, those with severe fish allergies are not recommended to enter the hatchery.
Fish Hatchery Admission
Head inside the Fish Hatchery – where over a million trout are raised each year – and experience what it’s like to feed thousands of trout all at once!
What to Expect:
- One serving of fish food per admission
- Visitors must clean their hands (hand sanitizer or soap) and walk across a disinfectant mat to enter
- Follow one-way flow to the largest ponds in the hatchery
When: Fridays & Saturdays year-round, starting at 10:00AM. Last admission at 3:00PM.
Tickets available for purchase at the site.
Summer of Discovery
Starting July 1 and running through September 2, 2023, Fish Hatchery admission
to feed the fish will be available Tuesdays through Saturdays starting at 10:00AM and ending at 3:00PM.
Fee: $2.00 +tax per person (children 3 & under free with a paid adult). Youth under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a paid adult.
Guided Fish Hatchery Tour
Embark on 30-minute guided-tour through the lifecycle of a trout in the Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery –
one of the largest indoor fish hatcheries in North America.
This tour will take you on a journey to discover what it takes to raise over a million trout each year,
and uncover the role fish stocking plays in keeping fish apart of Alberta's future.
The tour wraps up with everyone's favourite activity - feeding thousands of rainbow trout a snack.
What to Expect:
- Tickets subject to capacity; pre-booking is recommended.
Tickets available for purchase at the site or can be pre-booked online at the link below.
- Visitors must clean their hands (hand sanitizer or soap) and walk across a disinfectant mat to enter
- Late admittance is not permitted; plan to arrive at least 10 minutes ahead of tour start time
When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays at 2:30PM. Spaces limited, arrive early or pre-book to reserve a spot.
Summer of Discovery
Starting July 1 and running through September 2, 2023, Guided Fish Hatchery Tours will be available Tuesdays through Saturdays at 2:30PM.
Who: Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Fee: $5.00 +tax per person. Youth under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a paid adult/senior.
Purchase Tour Tickets Online
Groups of 10+
Learn more about special pricing for a private Fish Feeding activity or Fish Hatchery Tour.
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Updated: Apr 27, 2023