Mount Whitney Fish Hatchery, Historic fish hatchery in Independence, California.
The granite building features Tudor Revival architecture with thick stone walls constructed from 3500 tons of local materials collected near the construction site.
Established in 1917, the facility operated as California's largest fish hatchery, producing up to 2 million fish annually until environmental damage in 2008.
The facility now functions as an educational center where visitors learn about fish cultivation processes and regional aquatic conservation methods.
Located 2 miles north of Independence on Highway 395, the hatchery welcomes visitors from Friday to Sunday between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
In 2023, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife transferred 40 acres of the hatchery land to the Fort Independence Indian Community.
Location: California
GPS coordinates: 36.83111,-118.24469
Latest update: March 11, 2025 05:02
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