Berkshire National Fish Hatchery

The Berkshire National Fish Hatchery supports restoration of lake trout populations in the Lower Great Lakes by supplying multiple strains of lake trout eggs to other Federal hatcheries as part of National Broodstock Program. These restoration efforts are part of and supported by partners such as the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Great Lakes Fishery Commission and Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. With assistance from the Friends of the Berkshire National Fish Hatchery (formerly the Berkshire Hatchery Foundation), Berkshire National Fish Hatchery also raises native brook trout for stocking in local waterways, public youth and veteran fishing events, and educational programs.