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Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery

About Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery

Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery has been an important part of Alberta’s fisheries management program since 1973. One of the largest enclosed fish hatcheries in North America, Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery raises as many as 3 million fish annually for stocking into Alberta’s waters.

A Fascinating Place

It’s not everyday that you’ll see a spectacle quite like the one you’ll see inside the Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery. The drama of life unfolds right before your eyes:

• See millions of trout as they begin their journey to Alberta’s waters.
• Learn about the different stages in the hatchery lifecycle.
• Go behind the scenes and discover how hatcheries work.
• Observe conservation in action.

Types of Fish

Sam Livingston fish hatchery raises a variety of fish species:

• Arctic grayling
• Brook trout
• Brown trout
• Bull trout
• Cutthroat trout
• Rainbow trout

To learn about Alberta’s fish conservation efforts, see:

• Fish Conservation Strategy for Alberta

To find out which Alberta waters have been stocked, visit the My Wild Alberta website at:

• Stocking Reports

Posted: May 26, 2009
Updated: October 22, 2009