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Thompson State Fish Hatchery

Hours of Operation

Open at no charge to the public. Tours and visitor center are self-guided and open daily, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. Buildings are locked after 3:30 pm, but visitors are still welcome to tour outside. Please call in advance to schedule guided group tours: 906-341-5587 ext. 2.

This facility was established in 1922 and produces the following species for both inland and Great Lakes waters:

  • Chinook salmon
  • Muskellunge
  • Steelhead
  • Walleye

Hatchery Features

  • Large trout viewing
  • Educational signage and self-guided tour
  • Fish viewing in outside buildings September – May
  • Informative, short video on hatchery operations
  • Close proximity to Indian Lake, Palms Book and Fayette Historical state parks

Below are Thompson's current production statistics:

Species - Strain Age Number Stocked
Chinook salmon Spring fingerling 248,953
Steelhead trout Fall fingerling 246,268
Steelhead trout Spring yearling 595,759
Walleye Fry 6,150,010
TOTAL 7,240,990

See the fish stocking database for detailed information of fish stocked.