Originally constructed in 1928, the Reynoldsdale State Fish Hatchery is situated on 25 developed acres (130 total acres) of land owned by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and managed by the Fish and Boat Commission.
The facility consists of earthen ponds, concrete and earthen raceways, and a hatchery building that contains concrete and fiberglass tanks and vertical flow incubator trays. Water supply to the facility is from a 1,350 gpm covered spring (Spring Meadow Run).
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Hatchery Stats
- Employees: 7 full-time, 2 wage/seasonal
- Average Trout Production: 161,932 lbs.
- Visitor Center: Yes
- Average Annual Visitors: 17,500
Reynoldsdale State Fish Hatchery
162 Fish Hatchery Road
New Paris, PA 15554
814-839-2211
Visitor Hours
Open to the public 365 days
a year
Weekdays (M-F)
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Weekends & State Holidays
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: One mile northwest of the town of Reynoldsdale in Bedford County, East St. Clair Township
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