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Iowa fish hatcheries raise 130 million per year with diverse focuses
Five hatcheries managed under the DNA rear trout, walleye and catfish for state streams and lakes. The Northeast Iowa facilities in Decorah Elkader and Manchester focus on trout stocks while Rathbun in Moravia raises warm water species. Spirit Lake Habitat propagates walleye northern pike and muskellunge. Total annual production sits around 130 million fish, supporting fishing tourism and local economies.
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Iowa
Chuck Gipp
Decorah
Big Spring
Elkader
Manchester
Rathbun
Moravia
Spirit Lake
Brian Malaise
Malaise
North Bear Creek
South Bear Creek
Winneshiek County