Leadville National Fish Hatchery is the United States' second-oldest federally-managed fish hatchery, originally established in 1889 by an executive order from President Benjamin Harrison. The hatchery, which sits at the base of the immense peak Mount Massive at an elevation of more than 10,000 feet, occupies over 3,000 acres near the city of Leadville, used to supply native cutthroat trout to lakes and reservoirs throughout the Rocky Mountain region. A visitor center at the hatchery offers group tours of the facility and provides up-close glimpses of its daily fish production operations, attracting more than 36,000 annual visitors. Visitors can also picnic on the hatchery's groups or embark on several trailheads that traverse through the nearby Mount Massive Wilderness Area, offering opportunities for wildlife watching, photography, and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing throughout the winter months. Annual special events hosted by the hatchery include a 5K Fish Hatchery race and an elementary school fishing education program.

2846 Highway 300, Leadville, CO 80461, Phone: 719-486-0189

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