Nimbus Fish Hatchery

2001 Nimbus Rd Gold RiverCA95670
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Description

The Nimbus Fish Hatchery is operated by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (www.wildlife.ca.gov) and owned by the Bureau of Reclamation.
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Tips

Fish Get Hungry Too:
Don't forget your nickels for the vending machines full of fish food.
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Smelly Fish:
A salmon's sense of smell is keener than a dog's; true or false? (True)
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Editorial Reviews

Watch in wonder as nature takes its course at this salmon delivery spot.:
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Whether you arrive on four wheels, or follow the American River Bike Trail on two, a visit to the Nimbus Fish Hatchery should not be missed. Watching the spawning fish and...
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Information from the business

Nimbus Fish Hatchery was established in 1955 to mitigate for the habitat lost to salmon and steelhead with the construction... of Nimbus and Folsom Dams. The Hatchery raises 4 million Chinook salmon and 430,000 steelhead trout annually for release in the American River. There's lots to see and do! Explore the Visitor Center, look for wildlife and flowers on the River Discovery Trail, play on...
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