Joe C.
1/31/2021
This is a delightful oasis on dusty highway 395. I received a tour from knowledgeable and friendly volunteer docents. This place has survived quite a lot: fires, floods, landslides, and now the...
Mt Whitney Fish Hatchery
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1 Golden Trout Cir
Independence, CA 93526
Mt. Whitney Fish Hatchery, located in Independence, California, is California's first fish hatchery, with a rich history dating back to its opening in 1917. The hatchery is dedicated to conservation and education, hosting annual fundraising events to engage both locals and tourists in preserving its legacy.
During its annual fundraising dinner, attendees are treated to a delectable meal, live music, and insightful talks about the hatchery's history and current events. This year's anticipated dinner showcases a variety of delicious dishes, including barbecued tri-tip and vegetarian options, all designed to foster community support for the important work done at the hatchery.
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Amy F.
9/13/2024
Beautiful stop. I've never been able to go inside, as it's always been closed when I've come by, but the grounds are well worth the stop on their own. Bring quarters to feed the fish :)
James W.
11/6/2023
Unfortunately the fish hatchery was closed when we visited on Wednesday. But it was a fun stop for a short walk around the pond & building. What made it worthwhile even though the information...
Joe T.
9/17/2023
Interesting grounds but closed. It could be so much more but it's not open to flood damage and there is a single pond which you can't see any fish, so unclear if it has any. Hopefully, the state...
Brian U.
7/9/2022
A pretty park site with a building that looks more like a church than a fishery and a pond with trout and ducks. The 30-minute stop was good for a leg stretch and a little education about, of...
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