Fish Hatchery

Bow Habitat Station will be closed to the public December 24, 2024 through January 1, 2025. Public hours resume January 2, 2025.

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.

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

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.

Group Programs

Dive Deeper

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Fish Stocking program Alberta's Fish Stocking Map Alberta's Past Stocking Reports Recreational Trout Stocking Restoration Trout Stocking

Updated: Oct 8, 2024