Fish Hatchery

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Fish Hatchery

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.

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Fish Hatchery Guided Tours

Guided Fish Hatchery Tours

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.

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Fish Feeding

Fish Feeding

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.

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Groups of 10+

Learn more about special pricing for a private Fish Feeding activity or Fish Hatchery Tour.

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Updated: Jun 24, 2024