Hatchery

The Bluewater Anglers have been in the fish raising business since 1982 with the introduction of rainbow trout into a two 

tank training facility at the Lambton County Water Supply facility located at the head of the St. Clair River.  Several years

later the anglers built an indoor facility for the annual rearing of 150,000 Chinook Salmon and 25,000 Rainbow Trout, with 

The occasional foreaye into Brown Trout.  The hatchery is located immediately north of the Bluewater Bridge. Two wells

inside the building provide a safe, 52 F water supply.  The rearing season begins in September with the collection of Salmon

eggs at Owen Sound.  At the same time Rainbow Trout eggs are purchased for the hatchery.  Hatchout of the eggs is

complete by December and feeding begins in earnest in the new year.  The 3" Salmon are ready for stockout by mid April.

The fish are transported to the upper waters of local Lake Huron streams for subsequent migration to Lake Huron 

where they live out their 4 year cycle.  

The Rainbows stay in the hatchery until mid to late May and grow quickly to a 7" size.  They are stocked within Sarnia city

limits.  Salmon, Rainbows and Browns are kept in an outside pond to grow to adult size for spectacular fish viewing.  They

are always eager to jump for food from the vending machines located on site.  Don't miss this treat if you are in the 

Bluewater Bridge area.  

GROUP HATCHERY TOURS

Please contact Jake VanRooyen (519) 869-2371 if you would be interested in arranging a tour

 of our facilities.