Follow Interstate 89 north to exit 17, follow Route 2 east for 8 miles to Sand Bar State Park on right-directly across is Vermont Fish and Wildlife access. 1,660 acres Ed Weed Fish Culture Station Nearly one-half million fish are raised here for distribution throughout the state. Aquariums display the warm, cold, and cool-water fish species found in Lake Champlain. View brook, brown, rainbow and lake trout, and landlocked salmon-observation of yearling and juvenile fish can be made at the raceways. Educational displays at visitor center interpret hatchery operations and native aquatic environment.
Videos describe fish culture practices and fishing for beginners.
Near the lakeshore, waterfowl can be seen year-round, with migrating fish present in fall. North to exit 17, turn west onto Route 2. Follow for 11 miles passing through South Hero. Turn left onto Rt. 314 and follow 2 miles to hatchery on right.