Warm Springs National Fish Hatchery
Established in 1899, this facility is a warm water hatchery. The species of fish propagated here do best in summer water temperatures. Striped bass, sturgeon, and paddlefish, vital to the fishery resources of the Southeastern United States and the Atlantic Coast, are raised here and stocked in cooperation with the various State game and fish agencies.
In 1990, the Warm Springs Regional Fisheries Center and Aquarium was established as field station in the Southeast Region's fishery program. This Center centralizes the Fish Health Laboratory, National Fish Hatchery, Fish Technology Center and an Environmental Education Unit into a single complex.
The Fish Health Laboratory has the capability to provide state-of-the-art fish disease diagnostic and fish health certification services. Triploid grass carp certification inspections are also provided to private fish farmers in ten southeastern states.
Over a century ago, it was recognized that conservation measures were necessary to maintain good fishing in our public waters. Fishing has probably always been American's leading form of outdoor recreation. The Warm Springs Regional Fisheries Center is endeavoring to preserve this tradition for present as well as future generations of Americans.
Aquarium Hours are 8:00 am til 4:00 pm daily. Closed on federal holidays. Special group tours can be arranged in advance. For more information contact the Center in Warm Springs, Georgia at 706-655-3382.
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