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In April of 2025 Nipissing First Nation purchased a micro-hatchery in order to incubate and hatch fish eggs for certain species of fish (i.e. walleye or speckled trout).
The goal of the project is to educate community members of all ages about the life cycle of walleye with a special importance on its value as a staple fish in Lake Nipissing. Seeing as walleye (also known as pickerel to some) is a sought-after fish species for its meat, many fishermen target walleye, which can in turn put a strain on the populations of fish being harvested.
Eggs will be collected by NFN Staff during the spawning season and the fertilized eggs will be brought back to be incubated in the hatchery. Once the fry have hatched, they will be released back into the wild.
While the micro-hatchery in its current form is meant to educate community members, there is possibility for expansion in the future, whether that be, adding a “fry pond” or expanding the hatchery to accommodate the growth of the fry to reach 3-4 inches which can yield a higher success rate as opposed to release after hatching.
For more information contact the Lands and Natural Resources Technician, Holly McLeod By Phone: 705-753-2050 ext. 1250
Or Email: [email protected]
