08-21-2009, 11:10 AM
COLUMBUS, OHIO - Renovation at the Kincaid State Fish Hatchery will get underway August 25, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Kincaid Hatchery has the responsibility for raising muskellunge, hybrid striped bass and rainbow trout that are stocked in public lakes across Ohio.
The building improvements will allow for egg hatching capabilities and will include fry and fingerling troughs. This will allow staff at Kincaid to hatch more than 100,000 muskellunge eggs and raise 25,000 fry until they reach the four-inch fingerling stage. Additionally, 27,000 catchable rainbow trout will be grown out in the new facility annually.
During the construction phase of this project, visitation and tours of the facility will be temporarily discontinued for public safety. Closure will run from August 25 through April 1, 2010.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR web site at www.ohiodnr.com.
Media Contact
Elmer Heyob, ODNR Division of Wildlife<br />
614.265.6347
Bruce Bakenhaster, ODNR Division of Wildlife<br />
740.493.2717
Beth Ruth, ODNR Media Relations<br />
614. 265. 6860
The building improvements will allow for egg hatching capabilities and will include fry and fingerling troughs. This will allow staff at Kincaid to hatch more than 100,000 muskellunge eggs and raise 25,000 fry until they reach the four-inch fingerling stage. Additionally, 27,000 catchable rainbow trout will be grown out in the new facility annually.
During the construction phase of this project, visitation and tours of the facility will be temporarily discontinued for public safety. Closure will run from August 25 through April 1, 2010.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR web site at www.ohiodnr.com.
Media Contact
Elmer Heyob, ODNR Division of Wildlife<br />
614.265.6347
Bruce Bakenhaster, ODNR Division of Wildlife<br />
740.493.2717
Beth Ruth, ODNR Media Relations<br />
614. 265. 6860