Jerry Weigel (L) and Jerry Tishmack (R) at Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery produced a record of nearly 12 million walleye fingerlings that were released in about 180 lakes across the state. Photo by Ashley Peterson, NDGF
North Dakota outdoors
Doug Leier
The importance of fish hatcheries In North DakotaYears ago in grade school we took a field trip to Valley City National Fish Hatchery. Even now I don’t think I fully appreciated what was right in our own backyard. I know back then I certainly didn’t.What I did know is that I loved to fish.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025