Les Voigt State Fish Hatchery

Truly a superior lake trout
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Neighboring Lake Superior, Les Voigt hatchery raises lake trout, splake and brown trout for stocking in the northern great lake and many inland lakes and streams throughout Wisconsin.

A Victorian Beginning

The handsome sandstone building at the entrance was built in 1897. Still in use today, it provides supplemental fish rearing space. Hatchery operations were updated with the construction of modern buildings in 1974. The newer building holds 34 fish-rearing tanks and an educational exhibit area.

What can I do at the hatchery?

Visitors to Les Voigt Hatchery will want to check out the large and elaborate visitor's center that contains a 3,500 gallon aquarium. You can also watch hatchery operations first hand from a viewing area.

During the spring, you may witness spawning steelhead jumping at Red Dam on Pike's Creek. This spectacular site is within walking distance from the hatchery.

Fish Production

Restoration of the native lake trout in Lake Superior and the enhancement of sport fishing opportunities including production of splake and browns for Lake Superior and lake trout from a captive brood for inland waters are priorities for Les Voigt. Production numbers vary from year to year.