Fisheries management, Population enhancement, Research

The Northeast Fishery Center is helping the Great Lakes Fishery Commission restore lake trout by assessing the genetics of lake trout and identifying which strains may be naturally reproducing in the Niagara River and other areas of Lake Ontario. Using genetic markers to identify species from samples of fish eggs and to identify the strain of origin that was contributing to natural reproduction, we discovered a previously unknown spawning location of lake trout in the Niagara River.

Facilities

View of Allegheny National Fish Hatchery from the Kinzua Dam
Allegheny National Fish Hatchery
The Allegheny National Fish Hatchery (ANFH), located in Warren, Pennsylvania produces lake trout and bloaters for restoration in Lakes Erie and Ontario. The hatchery is one of 11 National Fish Hatcheries throughout the Northeast Region working to restore, enhance and maintain heritage fisheries for...
National Fish Hatchery
Warren,PA
A cisco fish with coloring dusky gray to bluish on the back, silvery on the sides, and white on the underside being held laying on its side across two hands.
Northeast Fishery Center
The Northeast Fishery Center (Center), located in Lamar, PA includes the Lamar Fish Health Center and the Lamar National Fish Hatchery and Fish Technology Center. We help guide and conduct the science and technology needed to restore and conserve species and their habitats. Our research helps...
Conservation Office
Lamar,PA

Contact

Programs

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The Fish and Aquatic Conservation programs work together to deliver resilient habitats, healthy fish, connected people, and strong partnerships. From habitat restoration to aquatic invasive species prevention, captive breeding to population assessment and monitoring, our programs are driven by the...
Program
Falls Church,VA

Species