 Many Wyoming rivers, streams, and lakes would not boast as many fish if not for fish stocking efforts. Fish hatcheries play an important role in boosting fish numbers across the state. The Saratoga Fish Hatchery is a facility that is committed to the reproduction and longevity of trout species since opening in 1911. The hatchery is a federal fish hatchery that focuses on producing trout eggs for lake and brown trout that can be transported to lakes and streams. The hatchery also maintains a brood stock population of McConaughey Rainbow Trout. The hatchery works closely with many state, federal, tribal, school, and citizen groups. During its 103 years of operation, the hatchery has produced eggs for rainbow, brown, cutthroat, brook trout, and dolly varten. Did you know the hatchery is currently rearing and breeding the endangered Wyoming toad? The Saratoga hatchery is the first federal hatchery in the nation to be assigned the task of amphibian reproduction. So the next time you're out exploring the nature of Wyoming in the Saratoga area, stop and visit the Saratoga National Fish Hatchery. From the University of Wyoming Extension, I'm Wendy Kelly.