CSH Fish Hatchery fans break out the poles
By Diane Lundegaard
The lazy hazy days of summer are here and with that comes the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium’s extended weekend hours. On Saturday and Sunday during June, July and August, the Hatchery will remain open until 6:00p.m. giving visitors an extra hour to enjoy the pleasures of the great out-doors with an added session of Catch & Keep Trout Fishing. In addition to fishing, visitors can feed the trout swimming in the outdoor ponds, tour the two aquarium buildings, and hike along the grassy paths bordering the tidal raceway and upper spring pond.
The Hatchery, which after 99 years of operation as a State facility, opened as a private non-profit educational institution in 1982. Its aquariums house many species of freshwater fish, aquatic reptiles and amphibians, all native to New York. There are six outdoor ponds where brook, and rainbow trout are raised and sold to enthusiasts who use them to stock their ponds. In addition to the trout ponds, the Hatchery also maintains a warm water fish pond and a turtle pond. Catch & Keep Trout Fishing is a popular Hatchery activity. The Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium is open year round, seven days a week, from 10:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June, July and August, open until 6:00 p.m. For further information, call 516-692-6768.
Editors Note: The kids love to catch their own trout dinner. Every Friday thru Tuesday: 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm June, July & August: Sat. & Sun. Additional Session 4pm-6pm.
Call (516) 692-6768 for more information.
Rules & Regulations:
-Fishing is on a first come, first serve basis, no more than 12 fisherpeople on the fishing platform at a time.
-Only paid fisherpeople may enter the fishing platform.
-Fishing will only take place on the fishing platform during designated times.
-Fishing poles may be rented from the Hatchery, one hook & bobber included in the rental.
-Rental fees must be paid at the time of rental.
-Bait and additional hooks & bobbers may be purchased in the Gift Shop.
-Part of the fishing experience is baiting and removing fish from the hook yourself.
-Personal fishing equipment, with the exception of fly fishing rods, may be used.
-The Hatchery is not responsible for the loss or damage of personal fishing equipment.
** A fishing fee of $5 per person will be paid before entering the fishing platform.
** All trout caught must be kept. ** No catch and release fishing.**
** All trout caught will cost $3 per fish.
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