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 different lakes across the province as a part of Alberta's fish stocking program.
The Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery is one of four provincially-operated fish culture facilities, and is a key element in Alberta’s Fish Stocking Program.
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
- Closed-in shoes recommended
- Visitors must clean their hands using hand sanitizer and walk across a disinfectant mat to enter
- Follow one-way flow to the largest ponds in the hatchery
When: Fridays & Saturdays, starting at 10:00 am. Last admission at 3:00 pm
Tickets available for purchase at the site. Online tickets coming soon.
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.
Private Fish Feedings available for groups of 10 or more, for more information, visit:
Guided Fish Hatchery Tour
Embark on 30-minute guided-tour through the lifecycle of a fish in the Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery - one of the largest indoor fish hatcheries in North America where over 1.3 million rainbow trout are raised and released each year.
This tour will take you on a journey through the various life stages of a trout, and learn about the role fish stocking plays in keeping fish apart of Alberta's future.
The tour wraps up with everyone's favourite activity - an opportunity to feed thousands of rainbow trout.
What to Expect:
- Tickets subject to capacity; pre-booking is recommended
- Closed-in shoes recommended
- Visitors must clean their hands using hand sanitizer and walk across a disinfectant mat to enter
- Late admittance is not permitted; plan to arrive at least 5 minutes ahead of tour start time
When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays at 2:30PM. Tickets available for purchase at the site, subject to capacity. Spaces limited, arrive early to reserve a spot.
Who: Suitable for ages 4 and older.
Fee: $5.00 +tax per person.
Youth under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a paid adult/senior.
Purchase Tour Tickets Online
Youth under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a paid adult/senior.
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Updated: Sep 26, 2022