Please contact your senator and representative and let them know how important funding is for the agencies that protect and preserve our precious Upper Miss. Use any or all of the following letter by cut and paste plus any of … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: August 2025
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Erica Rasmussen (608)689-2605 or erica_rasmussen@fws.gov Lake Sturgeon tagging August & September: Monday – Friday 9-3pm … Continue reading
Genoa National Fish Hatchery raises tens of thousands of Lake Sturgeon every year for restoration efforts across the country. We currently raise Lake Sturgeon from the Wolf River, Sturgeon River, Rainy River, St. Clair River, and St. Lawrence River. These … Continue reading
Each fall, hatchery biologists working with U.S. Park Service staff, MN DNR mussel biologists and staff from other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service offices visit the St. Croix as many as 15 times looking for the federally endangered Winged Mapleleaf … Continue reading
We had a wonderful time at our 11th Annual Lions District 27 – D2 “Fishability” event which took place Saturday, June 14th at Genoa National Fish Hatchery. Participants explored the Great River Road Interpretive Center and then were able to … Continue reading
Hine’s Emerald Dragonfly eggs were successfully collected last August, and were transferred to Genoa NFH last November. The eggs, from 3 maternal lines, over-wintered in a culture chamber at the hatchery. The chamber was slowly warmed, and eggs began hatching … Continue reading
We had a fantastic turnout at our Kids Fishing Day on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the Genoa National Fish Hatchery! With over 400 attendees, this event was a memorable experience for many, especially for the kids who caught their … Continue reading
Genoa National Fish Hatchery is well known for its fish, mussel and dragonfly culture. However, it also serves as a nesting ground for several bird species, including the Canada Goose. … Continue reading