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    Benner Spring State Fish Hatchery

    Centre County

    Originally constructed in 1952, the Benner Spring State Fish Hatchery is situated on 40 developed acres (49 total acres) of land leased from the Rockview State Correctional Institution.

    The facility consists of exterior concrete raceways, production ponds, a warming pond, and a hatchery building that contains concrete and fiberglass interior raceways, Heath tray, jar, and Buchner jar incubators. Water supply to the facility is from Benner Spring, 2 production wells, and Spring Creek.

    The site also serves as headquarters for the Commission's Division of Production Services.

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    Hatchery Stats

    • Employees: 11 full-time, 2 wage/seasonal, Research Unit - 9 full-time, 4 wage/seasonal
    • Average Trout Production: 336,366 lbs.
    • Visitor Center: No
    • Average Annual Visitors: 2,000

    Benner Spring State Fish Hatchery
    1735 Shiloh Road
    State College, PA  16801
    814-355-4837

    The hatchery is currently CLOSED to the public.

    Location: Approximately 4 miles north of State College along Spring Creek in Centre County, Benner Township
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