RANCHO CORDOVA - The
American River Trout Hatchery will be closed to the public for
approximately 60 days due to construction starting Friday Feb. 13. The
installation of a new effluent discharge line involves the use and
storage of heavy construction equipment on site.
“The installation of the new effluent discharge line will not affect the
delivery of trout to various planting sites,” said California Department
of Fish and Game (DFG) Fish Hatchery Manager Frank M. Harris. “We are
closing the grounds to visitation during construction because of public
safety concerns.”The new line is a part of on going hatchery
improvements. American River Trout Hatchery previously shared a
discharge line with Nimbus Hatchery. The single line could not handle
discharge from both hatcheries at peak times.
This improvement is part of the DFG’s commitment to implementing
hatchery enhancements and improving facilities and fisheries called for
in Assembly Bill 7.
American River Trout Hatchery currently holds 1.8 million rainbow trout
in various stages of growth. They are planted in regional waters once
they grow to approximately one-half-pound. This time of the year fish
are planted in lowland waters like Amador, Folsom, Collins lakes and in
Fishing in the City designated waters.
Nearby Nimbus Hatchery and the Visitor Center will remain open during
the construction.
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