In October and November, when the fish are ready, hatchery staff spawn the salmon. Volunteers help to fertilize, rinse, and disinfect the eggs. The eggs are then trucked to the White River National Fish Hatchery in Bethel, Vermont. The naturally cold water at this hatchery makes this an ideal place to incubate eggs. When the eggs hatch, the fry are released into streams throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, and New Hampshire.
Staff also provide veterans and the disabled with special fishing programs throughout the year.
It is located off of Route 116 in Sunderland, about 3 miles south of the town center. View of Hatchery building from main road and up close. Click here for area map.