Littlefield Township near Oden in Emmet County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Welcome to Oden State Fish Hatchery
— Oden Hatchery Visitors Center —
Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 24, 2023
1. Fish Hatchery Center Panel
Fish are connected to the people of the Great Lakes. Our cultural and environmental heritage reflects this relationship. Here at the Oden State Fish Hatchery, you can explore your connections to fish, streams, lakes, and the Great Lakes.
What is a fish hatchery? A fish hatchery produces young fish from eggs for release into rivers, lakes, and streams.
Why Hatcheries? In the early 1900s, hatcheries were the main technique used by fisheries biologists to rehabilitate disappearing Great Lakes and inland fish populations. Today, hatcheries are just one of many techniques that fisheries managers use to rehabilitate our fish communities.
Wherever you are in Michigan, you are connected to the Great Lakes by the ponds, lakes, rivers, and streams that flow in your community. Experience the sights, sounds, and smells of this hatchery and watershed walkway. Explore how you can help protect shared resources.
Erected by Department of Natural Resources, Michigan.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Resources.
Location. 45° 25.502′ N, 84° 50.737′ W. Marker is near Oden, Michigan, in Emmet County. It is in Littlefield Township.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fish and Rails (within shouting distance of this marker); Luring Visitors (within shouting distance of this marker); State Board of Fish Commissioners / State Game and Fish Warden (within shouting distance of this marker); Passenger Pigeons (within shouting distance of this marker); Oden Gazebo Park (approx. 0.9 miles away); Hiawatha Pageant (approx. 2.2 miles away); Round Lake (approx. 2.2 miles away); Horace McKee Huffman, Jr. ~ 1914-1996 (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oden.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 24, 2023
2. Fish Hatchery Left Panel
Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 24, 2023
3. Fish Hatchery Right Panel
Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 24, 2023
4. Welcome to Oden State Fish Hatchery Panels
Panels are at the start of the walkway to the working hatchery itself and outdoor ponds.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2024, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 48 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 25, 2024, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
