The 92-year-old Fish Hatchery at Powder Mills Park, established in 1933 as a cooperative effort between the U.S. Bureau of Fisheries and Monroe County, has long been a treasured community resource. Although it was closed in December 2002 due to county budget cuts, it reopened in fall 2003 thanks to a partnership with The Riedman Foundation, which continues to support staffing, maintenance, operations, and capital improvements.

Open year-round and free to visit, the hatchery offers a unique opportunity to observe brown and rainbow trout species at different stages of development, from baby fish (known as troutlets) to those up to five years old. With staff on duty Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and most weekends from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., visitors of all ages can enjoy an educational and interactive experience. Guests can even participate by feeding the fish—just be sure to bring your quarters for the fish food dispensers!

Click here for more information about the history of the Fish Hatchery at Powder Mills Park.

The Riedman Foundation, in conjunction with the Pittsford Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsford Rotary, held a ribbon cutting on November 2, 2018 to unveil a new kiosk at the Powder Mills Park Fish Hatchery. Click here for more information.