The Sandwich Fish Hatchery Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

MadMin: cache has been missing for some time now with no response from the cache owner. Cachers are logging this as a find with no actual cache find being made.

archiving due to lack of owner involvement

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Hidden : 7/5/2008
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

The Sandwich Fish Hatchery is located just off Route 6A (main street) in Sandwich.

Please note the hours of operation. 9am-3pm daily.

DO NOT CACHE AFTER HOURS.

Permission has been granted for this hide. To log the hide you of course must find the micro!

Enjoy the fish while your here too!

Now about the hatchery:

The Sandwich Fish Hatchery is operated by the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MDFW). The MDFW is the state agency responsible for protecting, managing and enhancing the states freshwater fisheries and wildlife resources. The fish and game commission acquired the private Sandwich Trout Company's facility in Sandwich and East Sandwich in 1912. A fish hatchery was originally located at this site due to abundant artesian springs supplying cold, clean water from the Cape Cod aquifer.

Trout production in the early years of operation was concentrated on fingerling(two to four inch long)fish. Trout production now focuses on catchable sized fish ranging from one half pound to 1 1/2 pounds and larger.
Over 50,000 pounds of catchable rainbow, brook and brown trout are annually produced by this hatchery and stocked into ponds and rivers, primarily on Cape Cod and nearby areas.

Please Enjoy this hidden gem in Sandwich. Most people just drive by, it is a great place to bring the kids or grandkids. You may see an osprey trying to get a free meal, we did while hiding this cache.

Best of luck and have fun
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Decryption Key

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