The Kootenay Trout Hatchery is part of the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC, a non-profit organization dedicated to making British Columbia the best freshwater fishery in North America. It stocks up to 1 million fish into over 80 lakes throughout the Kootenay Rockies region.
The Hatchery is located next to the hamlet of Bull River offering an extensive interpretive area with acquaria, educational models, displays and a courtyard. It is open every day from 9am to 3pm for self-guided tours. Outreach staff are on-site from May to August.
There is also a stocked fishing pond on-site for children and new anglers to practice their skills in catch and release angling. Rods are available for loan from May to August and staff can help get visitors set up for fishing
Pond may be closed to the public during registered programs; please call ahead to confirm availability
Learn to Fish educational programs can be arranged in advance by contacting the Outreach team at Visit.Kootenay@GoFishBC.com or by calling the phone number in the right column.
4522 Fenwick Rd
FORT STEELE, BC
VOB 1NO
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