D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery
D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery, Federal fish hatchery in Spearfish, South Dakota
The facility spans 10 acres with multiple ponds, water systems, and viewing windows where visitors observe brown and rainbow trout swimming throughout the year.
Established in 1896, this hatchery became instrumental in restoring fish populations through scientific breeding programs and conservation efforts in the Black Hills region.
The Von Bayer Museum contains 14,000 artifacts and 1.8 million archival records, representing the largest collection of fisheries documentation in the United States.
The hatchery grounds remain open from dawn until dusk every day, with guided tours through historic buildings available from mid-May through September.
This facility features the sole federal fisheries railcar exhibit in the United States, displaying a replica of Fish Car No. 3 for fish transportation.
Location: Lawrence County
Website: http://dcboothfishhatchery.org
Website: http://dcboothfishhatchery.org
GPS coordinates: 44.48120,-103.86000
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:16
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