THE NORMANDY FISH HATCHERY
The Tennessee Wildlife Agency chose the 205 acre site of Normandy for a Fish Hatchery in the early 1970's when the Normandy Dam was built. Work on the fishery did not begin until 1993 and was completed in April of 1995. The Fish Hatchery currently holds twelve species of fish which are fed pelleted fish food enriched with vitamins. The fish used as breeding stock are harvested each year from local rivers and lakes. The fish are then placed in ponds and tanks. The water in these holding areas is kept free of toxins and the temperature is regulated. The Fish Hatchery keeps the environment of the fish clean, safe, and disease-free.
There is only one endangered species at the hatchery--the fresh water mussel. Other species at the Hatchery include walleye, sauger, striped bass, largemouth bass, small mouth bass, white crappie, black nosed crappie, channel catfish, red ear sunfish, rainbow trout, and brown trout.
The Fish Hatchery is funded by the sale of fishing licenses; the Wallop Act; a tax on fishing equipment, boats, and motors; and funds from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
The Normandy Fish Hatchery is open to the public between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Tours are given, but be sure to call ahead.
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