The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host an open house at the Wild Rose Fish Hatchery Education Center on Saturday starting at 8 a.m. The event invites families and fishing enthusiasts to learn about the life cycles of Wisconsin’s gamefish through educational and interactive activities, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources website.
Guests can take part in fish identification, casting lessons, and a simulated salmon migration. The hatchery will also offer hands-on activities, including tote bag fish printing, fly tying, and fly casting demonstrations.
Founded in 1908, the Wild Rose Fish Hatchery supports conservation by raising species such as steelhead, brown trout, and Chinook salmon. Visitors can explore both guided and self-guided tours that highlight the hatchery’s operations and contributions to fish population management.
The DNR’s event aims to promote environmental awareness and public engagement while showcasing efforts to sustain species like Great Lakes spotted musky, walleye, and lake sturgeon before they are released into Wisconsin’s waterways.
