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    Fairview State Fish Hatchery

    Erie County

    Originally constructed in 1976, the Fairview State Fish Hatchery is situated on 50 developed acres (87 total acres) of land owned by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and managed by the Fish and Boat Commission.

    The facility consists of exterior concrete raceways and several support buildings.

    Water is supplied to the facility from springs, a stream, and by pumped recirculation during peak biomass and low flow conditions.

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    Juvenile Steelhead Stocking

    Hatchery Stats

    • Employees: 4 full-time, 1 part-time
    • Visitor Center: No
    • Average Annual Visitors: 300

    Fairview State Fish Hatchery
    2000 Lohrer Road
    Fairview, PA 16415
    814-474-1514

    Visitor Hours
    Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    Weekends/Holidays, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

    Location: Approximately 1 mile south of Lake Erie and .5 miles to the northwest of the Town of Fairview in Erie County, Fairview Township
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