Corry, PA (October 15) – Quite the milestone for the Corry State Fish Hatchery in Erie County today, as the facility celebrated its 150^th anniversary.  The hatchery was founded in 1876 as the ‘Western Hatchery’  and is the oldest continuously operating hatchery in the Fish and Boat Commission’s hatchery system.  Staff at the Corry hatchery raise more than 330 thousand Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Golden Rainbow Trout each year, accounting for about ten-percent of the state’s stocked trout.  The occasion was marked by a walking tour and proclamations from Governor Josh Shapiro and the state Senate and House of Representatives.  The Corry State fish hatchery operates 365 days a year, even on holidays, and is open daily from 8 am to 3 pm for public tours.

PFBC Executive Director Tim Schaeffer gives remarks.

State Senator Scott Hutchinson holds a proclamation from the State Senate honoring the 150^th anniversary of the Corry State Fish Hatchery.

Rep. Bob Merski, Rp. Jake Banta, Senator Scott Hutchinson, PFBC Executive Director Tim Schaeffer hold proclamations for Governor Josh Shapiro, the State Senate, and PA House of Representatives

The Corry State Fish Hatchery historical marker.