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Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery & Visitor Center

Fish exhibit at Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center
Hours of Operation

Please contact the visitor center directly for hatchery tour times and availability. Trails and show pond are open year-round, dawn to dusk. On-leash dogs are welcome in outdoor areas.

This facility was established in 1927 and produces the following species for both inland and Great Lakes waters:

  • Chinook salmon
  • Muskellunge
  • Steelhead
  • Walleye

Hatchery Features

  • Show pond with trout, salmon, lake sturgeon and more.
  • Self-guided, marked nature trails through prairie, wetland and forest habitats.
  • Excellent bird and other wildlife viewing opportunities, particularly during migrations.
  • Educational facilities featuring live animal exhibits, gift shop, exhibit hall and more.
  • Seasonal nature programs and field trips.

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