The Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C.’s Kootenay Trout Hatchery will be celebrating the hatchery’s 50th anniversary with an open house on April 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This will be a free day of fun for the entire family, with something of interest for everyone.

• – Tour through the newly renovated hatchery to see the brand new circular ponds (resulting in energy and water use reduction);
• – Talk to a fish culturist about fish rearing and lake stocking;
• – View fish culture demonstrations;
• – Visit the special guest booths;
• – Join the fun at the pond with fishing and kids activities – including professional face painters;
• – Birthday cake and goodie bags for the kids;
• – The Bull River Rancher’s BBQ Association will have a food concession available.

It promises to be a great day of fun for kids of all ages. See you there!

Kootenay Trout Hatchery

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