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Hot Creek Fish Hatchery

Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
760-648-7334
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Ranked #17 of 20 attractions in Mammoth Lakes
3.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Description: The entry point for millions of trout eggs, this is one of the main hatcheries in California's fish-stocking program.
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Paso Robles, California
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Very Interesting.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 29, 2012

This is something to take the kids to see. Then swing by and check out Hot Creek and maybe take a dip; if you dare! The raw and strange landscape will live on in thier memories. More

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Manhattan Beach, California
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“Fun, quick activity for kids and adults”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2012

Bring quarters to feed the fish. From the parking lot, the area to the right is the brood pond (big fish), the area to the left is the hatchery (range of sizes of smaller fish). You can buy fish food and feed the fish at both sights. We bring about $1.50 in quarters for each person as well as a... More

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“Nice quick outing from Mammoth, especially with kids.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 26, 2011

Not spectacular, but an interesting visit. Two long fish runs full of fish. For 25 cents you can feed them, which invokes a bit of a frenzy. Not worth a trip, but ok if you are in the area; the hot springs are just a few minutes further on the same road. More

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California
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Boy has it changed!!!!!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed September 17, 2009
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My Stepfather Merle Reynolds managed the hatchery in 1955 until 1967. I went to the Mammoth Elementary just up the hill. We stopped there today and I was in shock at how unkept it was. Our grounds were well kept and we had nice homes. What is the saying? you can't go back You ask if I would recommend this... More

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