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.