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Hot Creek Fish Hatchery

Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
760-648-7334
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Ranked #14 of 20 attractions in Mammoth Lakes
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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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Newport Beach, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Taking the kids to see the fish hatchery was a great way to spend 1/2 day on our vacation. They enjoyed walking around and seeing all the stages of fish growth and development. There really isn't a "program" so be prepared to simply walk yourself around and enjoy the scenery. It was a nice way to get away from the... More

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zoomom76
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 31, 2012

If you like feeding fish from a Pay food dispenser, then this is the place to go. No one around to ask questions though. You almost feel like you are trespassing. It is large and the fish look healthy.

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Carson City, Nevada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 23, 2012

Very interesting place, you can learn and see how they breed and raise fish that are eventually released into lakes or rivers.

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San Leandro, California
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed August 21, 2012 via mobile

The hatchery is in poor shape. The fish have a fungus turning their fins white and the death rate for the fish is awful. The area is covered with weeds and over growth. If you and the kids haven't seen a fish hatchery then you may enjoy it. Our three year old wanted to know why the fish were sick... More

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Los Angeles, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 6, 2012

Brought my kids to the hatchery to give an idea of where farmed fish comes from, and was amazed at how much I had to learn! Although the concept is quite drab, it's nice to at least be aware of what it means to be buying the food. Ever since, we've all become big proponents of wild-caught everything! Admittedly a... More

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los angeles
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 4, 2012

We just took our kids there and considering they didn't catch any fish for the past two days, they liked seeing all the fish. Make sure you take quarters to buy fish food as there is no change available there.

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Denver, CO
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 26, 2012

A typical hatchery, some basis things to see but other hatcheries let you see more. There is no shade. Kinda felt sorry for the fish.

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California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 25, 2012

I really enjoyed this beautiful hachtery! The views are amazing. It's a little hard to find off the HWY 395; the only thing telling you that it's there is a brown sign with a fish on it. After you make that turn there is better signage. It's worth the stop! Lots of fish! Very nice! Hours are 9-3.

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Gainesville, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 27, 2012

It was awesome! Loved the fish hatchery. In addition to the fish, there was much wildlife around, again, lots of birds!

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City San Fernando, State California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 24, 2012

Let me say that I love fishing so I wish I could drop a line here. There are trout that have to be 6-7 pounds. Anyways we took our kids and nephews and they just loved feeding the fish as they watched the fish go crazy for the food. I think I had more fun watching my kids than watching... More

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