Walhalla State Fish Hatchery, built by the Works Progress Administration and the Civilian Conservation Corps in the '30's, raises brown, brook and rainbow trout for stocking the public waters of South Carolina. Most of the trout are raised to a catchable size of 9-12" before they are released. Fingerling trout are also produced to enhance the trout fishery. Approximately 500,000 trout are produced and stocked annually by the Hatchery. Very large trout (5-15 pounds) are also kept at the Hatchery on display for the public viewing enjoyment.
Learn more in an article in Sandlapper, The Magazine of South Carolina.
About 40,000 people a year visit the Hatchery. It is a great place to take a picnic and enjoy a hike after your visit. Special group tours for Scouts, church groups, schools, or other organizations can be arranged by calling the hatchery. Click here for contact information.
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